Pupil outcome: I can describe some key features of Anglo-Saxon culture and how these are reflected in ‘Beowulf’ and I can explore the structure of the narrative in ‘Beowulf’. Key learning points: - Beowulf was written by Anglo-Saxons in...

What is a short story? and What do we need to write one?. These are some of the questions Mr. P. will answer regarding short stories. He will first start the lesson by introducing the elements of a short story. Then, he will focus on...

The Elements of Fiction - Ernest Hemingway, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson . These are just three of the renowned authors whose work is cited in The Elements of Fiction, which explores: Plot elements, character, conflict, flashback,...

Unfolding Plot describes how a given story's plot unfolds by retelling the story and citing events.

“Multiple Plot Lines” will explain how to write a story using multiple plots.

Theme, Setting & Plot explains how the structure of the text contributes to its theme, setting, or plot.

This video discusses the importance of outlining in the playwriting process. It highlights how outlining helps organize the story. It also touches on how outlining assists in planning settings and scene changes for effective stage design...

In this video, we talk about the process of generating a story for manga or comics, discuss the importance of having a central idea or theme and building the story around it. It also explains how to develop characters, create plot twists...

Literary elements are the technical components in all narrative stories. They are the universal and essential elements of all narrative fiction. And all are integral to creating the basic structure of a story in an engaging, compelling,...

This video breaks down the concept of plot, an essential component of storytelling, using the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood as an illustrative example. It explains how plot structures a narrative and makes it compelling,...

Welcome back toPowering through Prose! In this lesson, we’ll explore the ‘big picture’ elements of prose fiction. Let’s dive into narrative purpose, structure, setting, narrative perspective and characterisation. We’ll refresh your...

Text Structure and Genre shows how knowledge of the structure of a text can determine the genre of the text.

This video outlines elements of a plot to identify the main events of a story.

Pupil outcome: I can identify the structure of the story in ‘When the Sky Falls’ and I can describe the historical context of the climax of the book. Key learning points: - 'When the Sky Falls' is a complex novel with several plot lines...

Pupil outcome: I can plan a narrative using a five part structure. Key learning points: - The structure of a narrative means how the plot is organised - its sequence. - Readers need to feel that the structure of a story has been planned....

Pupil outcome: I can discuss a turning point in the story. Key learning points: - The plot of a story is all the events that happen in it. - A narrative will have a beginning, build-up, climax and ending. - Turning points in a text mark...

Welcome to the first lesson on Powering through Prose! This lesson will explore the ‘big picture’ elements of analysing prose fiction. Find out about narrative purpose, structure, setting, perspective and characterisation. You’ll...

The video provides a step-by-step guide on how to construct a compelling narrative by comparing it to climbing a mountain. It emphasizes the importance of structuring a story with key elements like exposition, rising action, climax,...

SchoolOnline's Secondary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in clear and easy to...

The first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, Gwendolyn Brooks wrote about the hardship and struggles of ordinary people.

Pupil outcome: I can use a convincing voice in my narrative writing. Key learning points: - We do not have to get to the resolution of a plot in a short story. - We can manipulate time in our narrative to give it an interesting...

Pupil outcome: I can explore Addie’s character traits in ‘A Kind of Spark’ and identify character lows and highs within the structure of the story. Key learning points: - Addie is the protagonist in 'A Kind of Spark'; she is autistic,...

Pupil outcome: I can summarise the opening of 'The Sheep-Pig'. Key learning points: - Narrative openings often introduce the protagonist and set the scene. - In the opening, the plot of the story is introduced. - 'The Sheep-Pig' is set...

Pupil outcome: I can use effective strategies to revise and improve an essay. Key learning points: - Topic sentences need to be clear and linked to the question. - Main and supporting quotations from the text are used to justify...