Video Resources for Writing: Content in 'Action'
Watching television programs can also come in handy for building content in composition writing. However, it again comes down to being selective.
'Crime Watch' is one of best programs I'd recommend, as the show re-enacts the whole process from the crime / accident taking place to the police investigation, unfolding the story line like a dream-come-true for students struggling for realistic content!
Remember my post about the basics of writing a composition? (Conjure up) Think of the scenes in which your story unfolds, then brainstorm for appropriate words / phrases to use. A useful video can help a student build up the scenes. Exposure to these selected videos and with sufficient practice, a struggling writer, who lacks content, will have a lot more to write about!
Videos also comes with supplementing material to help pupils draw connection between the content in the videos and their own writing. Most videos also complement 'Selected Reading Materials'.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the videos. The videos are direct links to Youtube and other online video hosting services. There are no hidden links or ad-linked.
If any link is broken, please contact me and I'll try to find an alternative source. : )
'Crime Watch' is one of best programs I'd recommend, as the show re-enacts the whole process from the crime / accident taking place to the police investigation, unfolding the story line like a dream-come-true for students struggling for realistic content!
Remember my post about the basics of writing a composition? (Conjure up) Think of the scenes in which your story unfolds, then brainstorm for appropriate words / phrases to use. A useful video can help a student build up the scenes. Exposure to these selected videos and with sufficient practice, a struggling writer, who lacks content, will have a lot more to write about!
Videos also comes with supplementing material to help pupils draw connection between the content in the videos and their own writing. Most videos also complement 'Selected Reading Materials'.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the videos. The videos are direct links to Youtube and other online video hosting services. There are no hidden links or ad-linked.
If any link is broken, please contact me and I'll try to find an alternative source. : )
List of Videos
Robbery Keywords: old woman, armed robbery, ransacked, police ambush Trapped in MRT / Train Breakdown Keywords: walking in dark underground tunnel, smashed windows, long queues for buses Rescued at Swimming Pool Keywords: children, crowded pool, lifeguard, struggling child Rescued at Beach Keywords: lifeguard rescue, teenager, interview with lifeguard on signs of drowning |
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