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English
Researching Non-Fiction
This lesson follows the introductory Lesson 9: All About Non-fiction, and explores in further detail why research for non-fiction works is vital. Students will learn about some of the ways that non-fiction writers conduct their research, and how...Show More
This lesson follows the introductory Lesson 9: All About Non-fiction, and explores in further detail why research for non-fiction works is vital. Students will learn about some of the ways that non-fiction writers conduct their research, and how they incorporate that research into their books. Students are encouraged to think about different ways they can find information, and 'reliable' versus 'unreliable' sources. They will be introduced to information writing concepts such as creating a bibliography for their work, and will explore their own areas of interest to research a non-fiction text. Show Less
All About Non-Fiction
This lesson introduces students to non-fiction writing, and some of the different types/genres of non-fiction books. They will explore the process of non-fiction writing, how writers find inspiration for the subjects they choose to write about,...Show More
This lesson introduces students to non-fiction writing, and some of the different types/genres of non-fiction books. They will explore the process of non-fiction writing, how writers find inspiration for the subjects they choose to write about, and some of the similarities and differences between fiction and non-fiction writing. They will become familiar with the features of information books, and how to use the library to find the books they need. Show Less
Graphic Storytelling
This lesson explores graphic storytelling, specifically comics and graphic novels. Students will learn about the different kinds of graphic stories, the features of these types of works, and what makes them a unique and exciting storytelling...Show More
This lesson explores graphic storytelling, specifically comics and graphic novels. Students will learn about the different kinds of graphic stories, the features of these types of works, and what makes them a unique and exciting storytelling format. Students will hear about the creation process of graphic novels and comic books, and will explore how they can plan, design and make their own. Show Less
Illustration Styles
This lesson explores different illustration mediums and the concept of illustration 'style'. Students will hear how different illustrators experiment with different mediums, how they discovered their own personal or ‘signature’ style, and...Show More
This lesson explores different illustration mediums and the concept of illustration 'style'. Students will hear how different illustrators experiment with different mediums, how they discovered their own personal or ‘signature’ style, and how they adapt their style to suit the subject matter of the books they are illustrating. Students will analyse how a book’s illustration style helps to create the mood and tone of the book. They will investigate their own illustrating preferences and tastes, and understand the value of experimenting with their work to develop their skills and discover what works for them. Show Less
The Book Factory
This lesson explores the world of professional publishing, and introduces students to some of the roles and responsibilities of the different people who work inside a publishing house. Students will discover more about the process of how a book...Show More
This lesson explores the world of professional publishing, and introduces students to some of the roles and responsibilities of the different people who work inside a publishing house. Students will discover more about the process of how a book gets made, the various steps between an author inventing a story idea and the final book appearing on a store or library shelf. They will learn about the ‘bigger picture’ of writing and illustrating books in order to give context to their own creative works. Show Less
Performance Storytelling
This lesson introduces students to storytelling for performance – the unique techniques needed to create a story with the purpose of sharing it with an audience, rather than being read on a page. Students will hear about the differences between...Show More
This lesson introduces students to storytelling for performance – the unique techniques needed to create a story with the purpose of sharing it with an audience, rather than being read on a page. Students will hear about the differences between reading and performing stories, and will learn some of the tools and tips that can help them in both creating and staging their stories. They will explore writing to a purpose, and gain confidence in sharing their stories with their peers. Show Less
Heroes and Villains
This lesson explores one of the most familiar storytelling dynamics – the clash between opposite forces, or the battle between ‘good’ and ‘evil’. Students will investigate why this trope is so common, and the storytelling need that it...Show More
This lesson explores one of the most familiar storytelling dynamics – the clash between opposite forces, or the battle between ‘good’ and ‘evil’. Students will investigate why this trope is so common, and the storytelling need that it fulfils – namely, that all stories require conflict, obstacles, and problems in a protagonist’s path, which an opposing force, or nemesis, can clearly offer. Students will look at the different ways a ‘hero’ and ‘villain’ can be created, and will explore techniques that can add depth to their character creation and story writing. Show Less
Building a Picture Book
This lesson will give students an overview of the different parts of a picture book, the common features of a picture book, and how the format of a book can influence the way writers choose to tell a story. Students will learn about the physical...Show More
This lesson will give students an overview of the different parts of a picture book, the common features of a picture book, and how the format of a book can influence the way writers choose to tell a story. Students will learn about the physical features of the picture book, such as the cover, endpapers, title page and page layouts, and will learn about the purpose of each of these parts. They will hear how writers shape a story to fit this format and the particular considerations that are unique to picture book story writing. And they will explore writing to a purpose, format and audience. Show Less
Illustrating a Book Cover
This lesson will give students an overview of how illustrated book covers are made. They will learn about the purpose of a book cover, and some of the factors that illustrators need to consider when they are creating their book cover designs....Show More
This lesson will give students an overview of how illustrated book covers are made. They will learn about the purpose of a book cover, and some of the factors that illustrators need to consider when they are creating their book cover designs. They will gain some insights into the cover creation process, including roughs, drafting, feedback and final art production, and will experiment with creating thoughtful and purposeful book covers for their creative works. Show Less
Show Don't Tell
This lesson will introduce students to ‘show don’t tell’ – the idea that creative writing language allows writers to ‘paint a picture’ for readers, which can allow readers to experience a story and characters in vivid, immersive ways...Show More
This lesson will introduce students to ‘show don’t tell’ – the idea that creative writing language allows writers to ‘paint a picture’ for readers, which can allow readers to experience a story and characters in vivid, immersive ways that are more than just ‘words on a page’. Students will learn the importance of using sensory details, action, and emotive and descriptive language in their story writing. And they will explore engaging ways of conveying their story ideas that allow readers to form connections with their characters and writing. Show Less
Staying Inspired
This lesson will focus on the reasons why writers can become stuck or lose interest in their work – sometimes referred to as ‘writer’s block’. Students will consider why they might encounter barriers with their own work, and will explore...Show More
This lesson will focus on the reasons why writers can become stuck or lose interest in their work – sometimes referred to as ‘writer’s block’. Students will consider why they might encounter barriers with their own work, and will explore strategies for overcoming these writing roadblocks. Students are encouraged to think about how to approach their story problems in constructive ways, and to avoid becoming frustrated and giving up on their work. They will gain some insight and tips for what to do when they are stuck for ideas, and will learn how to move their stories forward through difficulties and challenges. Show Less
Editing
This lesson will provide students with an introduction to editing, and the work of professional book editors. Students will learn about the editing process, and how authors work with editors to polish, change, revise and perfect their...Show More
This lesson will provide students with an introduction to editing, and the work of professional book editors. Students will learn about the editing process, and how authors work with editors to polish, change, revise and perfect their work. They will learn how a piece of creative work goes from a first draft to final product, and gain some insights into how to approach the editing of their own work and that of their classmates. Show Less
All About Picture Books
This lesson will provide students with a broad introduction to picture books and picture book creation. They will learn how storytellers originate picture book story ideas, and the ways in which authors and illustrators work together to form a...Show More
This lesson will provide students with a broad introduction to picture books and picture book creation. They will learn how storytellers originate picture book story ideas, and the ways in which authors and illustrators work together to form a picture book. Students will be introduced to some of the conventions and common features of picture book formats, and the ways in which picture book creation differs from other kinds of story writing. And they will gain some tools to begin planning their own picture books. Show Less
Plotters and 'Pantsers'
This lesson will introduce students to different writing processes, and different ways writers can approach their work – from careful planning and plotting, to a looser, more experimental style (‘flying by the seat of your pants’ or what...Show More
This lesson will introduce students to different writing processes, and different ways writers can approach their work – from careful planning and plotting, to a looser, more experimental style (‘flying by the seat of your pants’ or what writers refer to as ‘pantsing’). Students will be encouraged to recognise that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to creative work, and that all writers tailor their craft to suit their strengths and preferences. Students will explore their own writing style and processes to find an individual storytelling practice that works for them. Show Less
Rhyming Stories
This lesson will introduce students to some of the different forms of rhyming stories, and how and why writers might choose to write in rhyme. Students will analyse some different forms of rhyme and will become familiar with some of the...Show More
This lesson will introduce students to some of the different forms of rhyming stories, and how and why writers might choose to write in rhyme. Students will analyse some different forms of rhyme and will become familiar with some of the considerations needed when writing stories in verse or rhyme. And they will learn some tools to begin writing their own rhyming stories. Show Less
Introducing Illustrated Stories
This lesson will provide students with a broad introduction to illustrated stories. They will become familiar with some of the various forms of illustrated storytelling, and some of the methods and techniques that can be used to tell a story...Show More
This lesson will provide students with a broad introduction to illustrated stories. They will become familiar with some of the various forms of illustrated storytelling, and some of the methods and techniques that can be used to tell a story through visuals. Students are encouraged to think about how ideas can be communicated visually, and will gain insights into how illustrated stories can convey meaning, tone and emotion. Show Less
Drawing Characters
This lesson will provide students with an overview of some of the techniques illustrators use when creating their visual characters. Students will gain insight into the process of illustrated character creation, and some places they can look for...Show More
This lesson will provide students with an overview of some of the techniques illustrators use when creating their visual characters. Students will gain insight into the process of illustrated character creation, and some places they can look for inspiration when developing characters for an illustrated book. Students are encouraged to think about ways in which ideas can be communicated visually, and will explore how believable, engaging illustrated characters can be brought to life. Show Less
Writing Characters
This lesson has been designed as an introduction to the idea of story characters and character creation. Students are encouraged to think about what it means to invent a story character from the beginning, and how characters can be used as both a...Show More
This lesson has been designed as an introduction to the idea of story characters and character creation. Students are encouraged to think about what it means to invent a story character from the beginning, and how characters can be used as both a starting point for stories, and a useful tool for developing plot. They will gain some resources for thinking about character personalities and giving substance to their fictional characters. Students will be inspired to create layered, interesting, purposeful characters for their stories. Show Less
All About Genre
This lesson will introduce students to the concept of text types and narrative story genres. Students will become familiar with the common features of story genres, and the ways in which they can categorise stories by genre. Students will learn...Show More
This lesson will introduce students to the concept of text types and narrative story genres. Students will become familiar with the common features of story genres, and the ways in which they can categorise stories by genre. Students will learn how to spot genre clues, and how to use this information when they are drafting their stories. They will also explore how to recognise the story genres they enjoy, how genre can be used to discover books in the library or bookstore, and how understanding story genres can be a useful tool when searching for and selecting stories to read. Show Less
Story Building Blocks
This lesson will introduce students to five of the key story ‘building blocks’, or story elements – Setting, Character, Problem, Plot and Resolution. Students will explore ways of thinking about these different elements, and ways of using...Show More
This lesson will introduce students to five of the key story ‘building blocks’, or story elements – Setting, Character, Problem, Plot and Resolution. Students will explore ways of thinking about these different elements, and ways of using them as a framework when they are planning their stories. They will learn how these elements fit together to construct a story, and they will explore how they can think about these story parts separately as an approachable and practical way of tackling story writing. Show Less
All About Plot
In this lesson, students will undertake a more in-depth exploration of plot – one of the five story building blocks to which they have previously been introduced. Students will learn about a basic story model known as The Three-Act structure,...Show More
In this lesson, students will undertake a more in-depth exploration of plot – one of the five story building blocks to which they have previously been introduced. Students will learn about a basic story model known as The Three-Act structure, and they will learn how to use this as a tool to organise and develop their story elements. They will gain some insight and tips for what to do when they are struggling with planning their stories, and will be inspired to think holistically about the shape of the story plots they read and write. Show Less
Hooking Your Reader
This lesson will introduce students to some of the different ways writers approach the beginnings of their stories, with a focus on writing engaging first lines and opening paragraphs. Students will explore techniques for grabbing their...Show More
This lesson will introduce students to some of the different ways writers approach the beginnings of their stories, with a focus on writing engaging first lines and opening paragraphs. Students will explore techniques for grabbing their readers’ attention, and will become familiar with some guidelines of what to consider, and what to avoid, when writing their story openings. Show Less
Story Sparks: Finding Inspiration for Stories
This lesson will introduce students to the idea of story inspiration, and some of the methods and techniques that writers utilise to find story ideas. Students are encouraged to think about how to approach a blank page, and ways to overcome...Show More
This lesson will introduce students to the idea of story inspiration, and some of the methods and techniques that writers utilise to find story ideas. Students are encouraged to think about how to approach a blank page, and ways to overcome initial writing hesitation, indecision, and lack of confidence. They will gain some insight and tips for what to do when they are stuck for ideas, and will be inspired to use their own hobbies, interests, and surroundings to originate story concepts. Show Less
Nonfiction Text Structures
Understand nonfiction texts with these five essential text structures. From chronological narratives to cause and effect explanations, problem-solving essays, compare and contrast articles, and descriptive lists, once you know these structures,...Show More
Understand nonfiction texts with these five essential text structures. From chronological narratives to cause and effect explanations, problem-solving essays, compare and contrast articles, and descriptive lists, once you know these structures, you can read and write with more clarity. Show Less
Greek and Latin Roots
Lots of the words that we use everyday have their roots in the ancient languages of Latin and Greek. Let's explore some examples and learn how language is constantly evolving.