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Below you will find the six video lessons which make up
On the Trail of the Next Funny Kid. Each video has a different focus area
and includes activities for students to complete following the video.
Teachers, please download the Resources PDF by clicking here.
Lesson 1: Where do stories come from?
In this video we cover:
• Where do writers find inspiration?
• How do you know if you have an idea for a good story?
• How do you turn your idea into a story?
Lesson 2: How to create a funny story
In this video we cover:
• The secret to creating a funny story
• How to put surprises in your story
• How do you know if your story is funny?
Lesson 3: Writing and Editing
In this video we cover:
• Character, Conflict and Drama
• How do you keep the funniness for the whole story?
• Editing your story
Lesson 5: Storyboards
In this video we cover:
• What is a storyboard?
• What do you include and leave out?
• How do you divide your story into panels?
Lesson 4: Blurbs and Book Trailers
In this video we cover:
• What is the point of a blurb?
• How do you make your blurb interesting?
• How is a book trailer different to a blurb?
Lesson 6: Create your own Book Trailer
In this video we cover:
• What can you use to make a book trailer?
• How do you make a book trailer?
• Where can you show the trailer that you made?