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Writing a Narrative: Part 1 Structure & Elements
An Introduction to narratives. Part 1 in our series 'Planning & Writing a Narrative'. This video explains the basic structure of narratives and identifies the story elements.
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Planning a narrative using the five part narrative structure
Pupil outcome: I can plan a well-structured piece of narrative writing inspired by a character from a story I have read using single paragraph outlines. Key learning points: - The 5 part narrative structure divides a story into:...
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How to Write a Hook: 10 Ideas for Narrative, Expository, Persuasive/Argumentative Writing
A hook is a sentence or group of sentences that will capture or “hook” your reader’s interest and lure him or her to keep reading. The hook, also called the lead, will set the tone and mood for your essay and establish A hook can be a...
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Publishing a narrative based on 'The BFG'
Pupil outcome: I can publish a piece of narrative writing based on 'The BFG'. Key learning points: - A published piece of writing should be visually and linguistically appealing to the reader. - Neat, joined handwriting is important when...
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Structuring Narrative Writing with Transitions
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to structure their narrative writing with a clear sequence of events and ideas. They explain the importance of using transitional words and phrases to signal the movement from one event...
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Writing a full narrative piece using the five part narrative structure
Pupil outcome: I can write a well-structured and developed piece of narrative writing inspired by a character from a story I have read. Key learning points: - The 5 part narrative structure divides a story into exposition, rising action,...
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Writing the build-up of a narrative based on 'Jabberwocky'
Pupil outcome: I can write the build-up of a narrative based on ‘Jabberwocky’. Key learning points: - The purpose of the build-up is to develop the characters’ emotions and build tension and suspense. - Notes from a plan can be used to...
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Peer editing the opening of a narrative based on 'Jabberwocky'
Pupil outcome: I can edit my own and my peer's opening paragraph of a narrative based on ‘Jabberwocky'. Key learning points: - Editing is the process of making changes to improve our writing. - Editing can be done by oneself, with a peer...
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Peer editing a narrative scene based on 'The BFG'
Pupil outcome: I can edit my own and my peer's opening paragraph of a narrative based on ‘The BFG'. Key learning points: - Editing is the process of making changes to improve our writing. - Editing can be done by oneself, with a peer or...
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Editing paragraphs of a narrative in 'Whale Rider'
Pupil outcome: I can edit the opening and build-up of a narrative in 'Whale Rider'. Key learning points: - Editing is the process of making changes to improve our writing. - To edit punctuation, missing or incorrectly used capital...
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Writing the first section of the climax of 'A Kind of Spark'
Pupil outcome: I can write the first section of the climax of ‘A Kind of Spark’, adopting Addie’s perspective and using a range of language features. Key learning points: - We are writing a narrative that includes switches in perspective...
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Publishing a piece of narrative writing based on 'The Happy Prince'
Pupil outcome: I can publish a piece of narrative writing based on ‘The Happy Prince’. Key learning points: - A published piece of writing should be visually and linguistically appealing to the reader. - Neat, joined handwriting is...
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Using Abstract Nouns to Strengthen Your Writing
This video is a lesson for students on using abstract nouns in their writing. The teacher explains the difference between abstract and concrete nouns and provides examples. The students are then given practice identifying abstract nouns...
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Adding Details for Flow in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of adding details to create flow in a story. They provide examples and guide students through revising a draft to improve the clarity and coherence of the narrative. The goal is to help...
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English Essentials - Powering Through Prose - Narrative Style, Techniques & Figurative Language in Prose Fiction (Stage 4, Years/Grades 7-8)
Our second lesson will zoom into the finer elements of prose fiction. We’ll tackle narrative style, techniques and figurative language. You’ll discover a writer’s number one rule – show, don’t tell. Soon enough, you’ll have all the tools...
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Emulating Murakami’s craft to write a descriptive opening
Pupil outcome: I can write an engaging descriptive opening paragraph using an omniscient perspective and extended metaphor. Key learning points: - Using an omniscient perspective allows the reader to be more immersed in a scene...
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James Patterson on writing: Plotting, research, and first drafts
- James Patterson has sold 300 million copies of his 130 books, making him one of the most successful authors alive today. - He talks about how some writers can overdo it by adding too much research, or worse, straying from their outline...
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Writing part 2 of the climax of 'The Firework Maker's Daughter'
Pupil outcome: I can write a well-structured paragraph for part 2 of the climax. Key learning points: - Direct speech between two characters in a narrative forms a dialogue. - Inverted commas are used to demarcate speech and a piece of...
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Writing part 2 of the build-up in 'The Firework Maker's Daughter'
Pupil outcome: I can write a well-structured paragraph for part 2 of the build-up. Key learning points: - The purpose of a build-up is to move the main character’s journey forward and build tension. - Precise and ambitious vocabulary...
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Maintaining Narrative Point of View in Writing
This video is a lesson for students on maintaining a consistent narrative point of view in their writing. The teacher explains the different types of point of view, provides examples, and guides the students through practice exercises.
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Using Subordinating Conjunctions to Improve Writing Flow and Rhythm
In this video, the teacher explains the use of subordinating conjunctions to connect ideas and create rhythm in writing. The teacher provides examples and practice exercises for students to improve their sentence structure and flow. By...
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Creative writing in the third person inspired by Katherine Mansfield's 'The Fly'
Pupil outcome: I can rewrite two paragraphs of Katherine Mansfield's short story 'The Fly' (1922) shifting the focus from the boss to the character of Macey, the boss's employee. Key learning points: - Katherine Mansfield’s 'The Fly' is...
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Using Transitions to Signal Shifts in Time and Place in Narrative Writing
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using transitions to indicate shifts in time and place in a story. The students are guided through various exercises to practice identifying and using appropriate transitions.
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English Essentials - Perfecting Poetry - Poetic Form and Structure (Stage 5, Years/Grades 9-10)
Why are some poems so long, while others finish in three lines? Well, it has something to do with poetic form.
Join us for this lesson on Perfecting Poetry where we’ll uncover a range of poetic forms and stanzaic structures. See how...