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Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids: Brainstorming (Episode 2)

2 minutes 17 seconds
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In this episode, students will learn how to brainstorm ideas for their stories. Tips are given for brainstorming the main character, setting, problem, and solution. Part of the "Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids" series.

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Runtime: 2 minutes 17 seconds

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Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids
Episode 1
1 minutes 38 seconds
Grade Level: 3 - 6
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Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids
Episode 2
2 minutes 17 seconds
Grade Level: 3 - 6
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Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids
Episode 3
2 minutes
Grade Level: 3 - 6
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Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids
Episode 4
2 minutes 29 seconds
Grade Level: 3 - 6
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Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids
Episode 5
1 minutes 56 seconds
Grade Level: 3 - 6
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Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids
Episode 6
3 minutes 51 seconds
Grade Level: 3 - 6
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