Instructional Video1:47
Teaching Without Frills

How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 1: What is it?

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to write an imaginative narrative, or fantasy story! In Episode 1, we answer the question, "What is an imaginative narrative?" After learning about the characteristics of this genre, we'll look at...
Instructional Video2:08
Teaching Without Frills

How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 5: Events

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to write about the events in your imaginative narrative or fantasy story. You will learn how to write about the rising action leading up the the problem, describe the problem in detail, and stretch out...
Instructional Video2:48
Teaching Without Frills

How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 4: Writing an Introduction

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to write an introduction (or exposition) for an imaginative narrative or fantasy story! We will learn how to hook the reader, introduce the characters and setting, and set the mood for the story.
Instructional Video3:09
Teaching Without Frills

How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 3: Planning Your Story

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to make a plan for your imaginative narrative using a story map! We will plan the characters, setting, and events, including the problem and solution.
Instructional Video2:43
Teaching Without Frills

How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 2: Brainstorming

3rd - 5th
In this video, you will learn how to brainstorm an imaginative narrative or fantasy story using a graphic organizer. We will learn how to brainstorm different ideas for the character and setting, and then choose the ones that are best...
Instructional Video6:03
Curated Video

Brainstorming Ideas for a Writing Prompt: Focusing on a Topic

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of brainstorming ideas before writing and provides a step-by-step process for students to follow. The lesson focuses on a writing prompt about a person who is special to them and how to...
Instructional Video4:55
TED-Ed

How does anesthesia work?

7th - 12th Standards
Many people know the feeling of counting backward from 100 before a surgical procedure begins, but what actually happens between number 99 and waking up after surgery? Watch a short video about the different types of anesthesia, the...