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Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids: Writing a Draft (Episode 4)

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A first draft is a preliminary version of a piece of writing. During the first draft, the author attempts to develop the main characters and flesh out the plot of their work. This video offers tips for writing a first draft. Part of the "Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids" series.

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Runtime: 2 minutes 29 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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