Launch a fiction writing unit with this video that encourages writers to craft their stories with language that permits readers to experience the illusions of their stories.

Concepts

Narrative Writing, descriptive writing, fiction

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Flip the lesson and have class members watch the video, respond to the quiz, research the links, and take notes in preparation for a full-class discussion of the video
• Have class members craft and submit entries to the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest

Classroom Considerations

• Given the sophistication of the language, preview the video to determine if appropriate for your writers

Pros

• The packet includes the video, a short comprehension quiz, links to related articles, and a discussion prompt

Cons

• The video would work best with more experienced writers who have mastered crafting plot, point of view, characterization, etc., and are ready to focus on word choice