Englishing
ESL - The Structure of a Short Story - (including plot diagram)
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...
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How to Write a Short Story
A short story is a great way to try your hand at creative writing. These steps will help you to write a short story that expresses your unique point of view.
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Reading 'Propping Up the Line', a short story about World War One by Ian Beck
Pupil outcome: I can explain what happens in ‘Propping Up The Line’, including commenting on some of the choices Beck made. Key learning points: - ‘Propping Up The Line’ is a short story by Ian Beck written using a third person narrative...
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The Kelsey’s Vacation
Mr. Griot explains how to write a short story and include all of the narrative elements, like setting, character, plot, conflict, climax, and resolution.
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Building Tension in Narrative Writing
Building tension is a very important skill in writing. In this lesson, we’ll explore five techniques, plus some other tips and tricks you can use to help build tension in your stories. Building Tension Techniques - Tease with clues - Use...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Julia Prendergast "Hallway"
Julia Prendergast’s novel, The Earth Does Not Get Fat was published in 2018 (UWA Publishing: Australia). Her short stories feature in the current edition of Australian Short Stories. Other stories have been recognised and published:...
Sir Linkalot
Spelling Lesson 35–All Things Foody & ’Susie’s Stories’ (Sir Linkalot Time!)
Remember the #spelling of breakfast and other links as we explore food in today's lesson: All Things Foody & ’Susie’s Stories’. Get your spelling sunny side up … Andy Salmon (AKA Sir Linkalot) is channelling a short order cook serving...
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Using Time Transitions in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using time transitions in a story to convey the passage of time. The teacher provides examples and prompts the students to identify the type of transition used. The students then...
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Let’s Make It Better!
Mr. Griot models using a rubric and proofreading checklist to revise and edit a story.
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3 Strategies to Become a Wonderfully Winning IELTS Writer
Today you learn about 3 strategies that will turn you into a high-scoring IELTS writer! Students often ask, “How do I improve my writing?” Or, also often, IELTS teachers hear, “How do I come up with ideas for my essays?” Good news! If...
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Julia Prendergast - Why Fiction Matters
Julia Prendergast’s novel, The Earth Does Not Get Fat was published in 2018 (UWA Publishing: Australia). Her short stories feature in the current edition of Australian Short Stories. Other stories have been recognised and published:...
History Hit
Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen: The story behind the house
What type of house would this have been at the time? What does pseudo-gentry mean? How much of her personal life did she express in her writing? Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen, Part 2
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Three anti-social skills to improve your writing - Nadia Kalman
You need social skills to have a conversation in real life -- but they're quite different from the skills you need to write good dialogue. Educator Nadia Kalman suggests a few "anti-social skills," like eavesdropping and muttering to...
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TED-Ed: Silvia Moreno-García: Titan of terror: the dark imagination of H.P. Lovecraft
Arcane books of forbidden lore, disturbing secrets in the family bloodline, and terrors so unspeakable the very thought of them might drive you mad. These have become standard elements in modern horror stories. But they were largely...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
No Breathing In Class - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
No Breathing In Class Read by Michael Rosen fro The Hypnotiser You can browse and buy Michael Rosen Books here: http://bit.ly/MichaelRosenBooks "I wrote a book of poems for children called 'The Hypnotiser' some years ago and then it went...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Laura Singing | POEM | Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Laura Singing | POEM | Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen From The Hypnotiser Published by Lions Poetry You can browse and buy Michael Rosen Books here: https://www.michaelrosen.co.uk/books/ I wrote a book of poems for children...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Random Thoughts & Jokes | Poetry Megabundle 4 | Kids' Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen
A compendium of poems, random thoughts and jokest written and performed by Michael Rosen. This compilation includes: Deep Down George Far Away Box Headache I Think Logic Puzzle 1 Puzzle 2 Quite Please Spots in my eyes Telly The Toenail...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Schram and Scheddle - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Schram and Scheddle Read by Michael Rosen from The Hypnotiser You can browse and buy Michael Rosen Books here: http://bit.ly/MichaelRosenBooks "I wrote a book of poems for children called 'The Hypnotiser' some years ago and then it went...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
My Dad - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
My Dad Read by Michael Rosen from The Hypnotiser You can browse and buy Michael Rosen Books here: http://bit.ly/MichaelRosenBooks "I wrote a book of poems for children called 'The Hypnotiser' some years ago and then it went out of print....
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Tomato 1 - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Tomato 1 Read by Michael Rosen from The Hypnotiser You can browse and buy Michael Rosen Books here: http://bit.ly/MichaelRosenBooks "I wrote a book of poems for children called 'The Hypnotiser' some years ago and then it went out of...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Tomato 2 - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Tomato Two Read by Michael Rosen from The Hypnotiser You can browse and buy Michael Rosen Books here: http://bit.ly/MichaelRosenBooks "I wrote a book of poems for children called 'The Hypnotiser' some years ago and then it went out of...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Useless Information - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Useless Information Read by Michael Rosen from The Hypnotiser You can browse and buy Michael Rosen Books here: http://bit.ly/MichaelRosenBooks "I wrote a book of poems for children called 'The Hypnotiser' some years ago and then it went...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Tea Time - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
TeaTime Read by Michael Rosen from The Hypnotiser You can browse and buy Michael Rosen Books here: http://bit.ly/MichaelRosenBooks "I wrote a book of poems for children called 'The Hypnotiser' some years ago and then it went out of...