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TED: How creative writing can help you through life's hardest moments | Sakinah Hofler
Have you ever seen or experienced something and wished you spoke up? Writer Sakinah Hofler makes the case for writing as a tool to help you process difficult memories and reclaim the power they may hold. Pick up a pen or pull up a...
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Gathering Topic Ideas for Opinion Writing
In this video, the teacher explains how to gather topic ideas for opinion writing by observing people and places in one's life. The three steps discussed are: thinking about important people and places, writing down observations about...
Curated Video
Writing the second half of the build-up of 'A Kind of Spark'
Pupil outcome: I can write the second half of a section of the build-up in ‘A Kind of Spark’, switching between a third person perspective and internal monologue. Key learning points: - We are writing about an event from the build-up,...
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Writing the first half of the build-up of 'A Kind of Spark'
Pupil outcome: I can write the first half of a section of the build-up in ‘A Kind of Spark’, switching between a third person perspective and internal monologue. Key learning points: - We are writing about an event from the build-up,...
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8+ IELTS Sample Part 2: Describe a Famous Person
Today you’ll hear an 8+ IELTS sample Part 2 answer about a famous person. The task of describing a famous person may pop up on your IELTS Exam, so be ready with today's vocabulary!
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Curated Video
Creating Strong Endings: Showcasing Your Feelings in Writing
In this video, the teacher discusses the importance of creating a strong ending in writing to leave a good impression on the audience. They guide students through the steps of revising their work, focusing on how they feel about the...
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Writing the first paragraph of a diary entry based on 'The Journey'
Pupil outcome: I can write the first paragraph of a diary entry. Key learning points: - Diary entries use informal language that reflect the character who is writing. - Writers switch between the present tense and past tense in diary...
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Writing the second paragraph of a diary entry based on 'The Journey'
Pupil outcome: I can write the second paragraph of a diary entry. Key learning points: - Diary entries use informal language that reflect the character who is writing. - Writers switch between the present, past and future tenses in diary...
Curated Video
Writing an Artist Statement
A video, entitled "Writing an Artist Statement," that identifies key components to discuss when writing an artist statement.
Curated Video
Journaling for Mental Wellness
Discover the transformative power of journaling for mental wellness. In this video, Evelyn from Onward Well guides you through the benefits of incorporating journaling into your daily routine. Learn how writing down your thoughts,...
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Reading and responding to 'No. 115 Dreams' by Jackie Kay
Pupil outcome: I can give my personal response to the poem, including some evidence to justify my ideas. Key learning points: - ‘No. 115 Dreams’ is a free verse poem; it contains five verses and a repeated refrain. - ‘No. 115 Dreams’...
Curated Video
Holiday Wishes Level 2 - Part 3: Maximizing Your Holiday Break for a Fulfilling Return
Welcome to the final installment of Holiday Wishes Level 2! Today, Jesse shares five essential tips to help you make the most of your holiday break, so you return to school feeling happy, fulfilled, and rejuvenated. Learn why...
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - 'OARs Model' For Carers
In this interview with Jenny Langley she discusses her work to help carers to use the model OARs in their interactions with patients in order to help them better at facing the illness. OARs consists of three aproaches; open questions,...
Curated Video
Going Places: Maximizing Goal Achievement Part 1
In Part 1 of the "Goin' Places" series, the Can Do U host introduces the concept of goal setting and its power in making life more exciting and fulfilling. Drawing inspiration from video game designers, who use in-game achievements to...
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Going Places: Maximizing Goal Achievement Part 2
In Part 2, the focus shifts to goal achievement. The host explains the two types of goals: result goals and ritual goals. Result goals are the desired outcomes or achievements, while ritual goals are the habits or behaviors that support...
All In One Social Media
Make Your LinkedIn Profile Better with Michaela Alexis
Make Your LinkedIn Profile Better with Michaela Alexis // Many people seem to be sleeping on their LinkedIn Profile. Your LinkedIn profile should be eye catching and stop people scrolling to the next person. Your profile should reflect...
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Planning the build-up of 'A Kind of Spark' including switches in perspective
Pupil outcome: I can plan the structure and content of a scene from the build-up of ‘A Kind of Spark’, using both third and first person perspectives. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when it is planned. - We can plan to...
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Hamlet 3.1 "The Undiscovered Country"
This video delves into Hamlet's profound reflections on life and death, particularly his description of death as "the undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveler returns." It highlights Shakespeare's ability to blend the deeply...
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Planning the final paragraph of a diary entry based on 'Into the Forest'
Pupil outcome: I can plan the final paragraph of a diary entry based on ‘Into the Forest’. Key learning points: - This paragraph recounts the final part of the boy’s journey and his discovery that his dad is at his grandma’s. - The boys...
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Describing setting and developing tone
Pupil outcome: I can understand and apply how writers use setting and tone to reflect their characters. Key learning points: - Descriptions of a setting can help reflect a character's personality, mood or emotions. - Using sensory...
Curated Video
Creating Strong Endings: How to Leave the Audience with Strong Feelings
In this video lesson, the teacher guides students on how to create strong endings for their narratives by effectively conveying their emotions. The teacher explains the five steps of the writing process and provides a specific example of...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Frederick Joseph - "Notes From Therapy" - We Alive, Beloved: Poems
"Notes from Therapy" by Frederick Joseph is a reflective poem exploring the journey of self-discovery and personal growth. It delves into the idea of being bruised by the world, retreating, and then embracing the possibilities of...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Judy Batalion - The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos
Judy Batalion is the author of The Light of Days, a book that began as a personal exploration in 2007 while she was living in London and reflecting on her Jewish identity and the legacy of her Holocaust-survivor grandparents. Interested...
Schooling Online
Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Context
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde was an instant hit back in the day, and is still a rip-roaring read. But what inspired Robert Louis Stevenson to write such a bizarre horror story? To answer this, we delve back into Stevenson’s...