Let's take some good traits and take them to their worst possible conclusions, twisting them into something negative.
Handsome fairies, evil advisors, rebellious princesses who are bad at embroidery...
Ah yes, torturing readers, your favourite hobby!
This can work for redemption arcs, or just for writing morally grey characters.
Learn about the Hero's Journey, the most popular story structure in history, in this master guide. Includes a definitive definition and examples.
I asked my audience which things would make them quit a novel.
Chase was their only hope.
This activity on Knights in the Middle Ages is an excellent resource for your Medieval Europe unit in World History. The one page reading includes descriptions of the early stages in a knights life as a page and squire as well has how one eventually became a full-fledged knight. The article then mov...
This list outlines some cliches I commonly see in modern fantasy novels.
If you're writing a story aboard a pirate ship, or featuring pirates, this guide will help you out with research. We'll go through jobs on the ship, weapons, terms, ship parts, and some common tropes of pirate stories.
Using timelines in your classroom is a key requirement of the Australian HASS curriculum. By incorporating this Australian Federation Timeline into your classroom you will not only be meeting these history requirements but you will also have a great display in your classroom that can lead to further language-rich activities and investigations. Looking for a little bit more? Why not check out our Australia Federation Timeline and Activity Bundle? Take a look at some of the great feedback for this resource: "Looks great in the classroom!" "Perfect for HASS!" "Was handy to recap their learning. Thanks" "Useful for integrating previous learning and extending their thinking, thanks." If you liked the look of these posters, you may also like these: — Famous Australians: Figures of Federation Posters — Making a Law in Australia — Famous Australian Explorers Posters — Australian Goldrush Timeline Posters FAQ How many posters are included? 19 high-quality posters featuring key milestones in the establishment of Australia as a Federation from 1889-1901 are included in this set. Each poster features the year date, a brief description of the event and a high resolution clip art/photograph. Can I share this resource with my teaching partner? No. This product is for personal use only. Multiple licences are available for use among more than one person. On what size paper is this resource best printed? This resource is designed to be printed on A4 sized paper. To fit other paper sizes, ensure you hit 'fit to page' before printing. Don't forget that leaving feedback earns you points toward FREE TPT purchases. I love that feedback! If you want to connect with me further, check out Ridgy Didge on these social media platforms: - Facebook - Instagram - Pinterest Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you so much, Mel
This study guide and infographic for Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina offer summary and analysis on themes, symbols, and other literary devices found in the text. Explore Course Hero's library of literature materials, including documents and Q&A pairs.
As much as I love royals, witches, rebels and assassins, there are other jobs out there for your fantasy heroes!
Literacy-rich environments have a significant impact on what goes on in the classroom and set the stage for interactions with genres.
How do writers create characters readers love to hate? How can you create your own Dolores Umbridge or Ramsey Bolton?
There is fierce competition to come up with the coolest science fair project idea. Browse topics considered appropriate for your educational level.
Starting Arts has always had a very close partnership with parents in the community. Parents have the power to change their school culture in amazing and effective ways. For example, Starting Arts…
What makes some novels feel "fanfic-y" or draw comparison to fanfiction?
Guest blogger Lori Desautels translates Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs into a blueprint for classroom practice that can set the stage with comfort, care, and self-reflection to optimize brain-compatible learning.
