Writing A Personal Narrative - Part 3
Youth Writing
Writing your introduction.
Writing A Personal Narrative - Part 2
Youth Writing
Planning and pre-writing your narrative.
The Chinese legend of the butterfly lovers - Lijun Zhang
Adults Writing
Dig into the Chinese myth of Zhu Yingtai, who disguises herself as a boy in order to attend school, and her love Liang Shanbo.
Writing A Personal Narrative - Part 1
Youth Writing
Are you ready to write a personal narrative? First you have to brainstorm some ideas! This video shows you how to think of topics for your narrative writing.
Writing Strategies - Tips
Youth Writing
Know what you want to write but aren't sure where to start? These sentence prompts will help.
The myth of Narcissus and Echo - Iseult Gillespie
Adults Writing
One day, Echo was drifting through the woods and fell in love with a handsome young hunter named Narcissus. Cursed by Hera to only repeat the last words spoken by another, Echo was unable to converse with him and was soon cruelly rejected.
The myth of Gawain and the Green Knight - Dan Kwartler
Adults Writing
Dig into the myth of the Green Knight, who comes to King Arthur’s court to challenge the honor and bravery of Camelot’s knights.
2-Minute Time Machine - Writing
Youth Writing
How often do you use writing? Probably every day (yes, that includes texting). But how did humans start writing in the first place?
Would you raise the bird that murdered your children? - Steve Rothstein
Adults Writing
Dig into the evolutionary strategy of brood parasitism, where one animal tricks another into rearing its young.
The tragic myth of the Sun God's son - Iseult Gillespie
Adults Writing
Dive into the Greek myth of Helios and Phaethon, where the Sun God allows his mortal son to drive his chariot for a day.
Why should you read Toni Morrison’s “Beloved”? - Yen Pham
Adults Writing
Dig into Toni Morrison’s novel, "Beloved," which tells the story of a family of former slaves whose home is haunted by an abusive spirit.
Can you solve the riddle and escape Hades? - Dan Finkel
Adults Writing
The underworld is overcrowded, and Zeus has ordered Hades to let some spirits out. Hades arranges all the souls of the dead in a line before Cerberus. When one of his three heads bites down on the soul in front of it, they’ll get returned to the land of the living. Anyone to the left must stay in Hades forever. Can you pick the right spot and escape the underworld? Dan Finkel shows how.
The Japanese folktale of the selfish scholar - Iseult Gillespie
Adults Writing
Dive into the Japanese folktale of a scholar’s quest to purify his body and mind, and the spiritual secret he discovers along the way.
How to outsmart the Prisoner’s Dilemma - Lucas Husted
Adults Writing
Puzzle through the classic game theory challenge, The Prisoner’s Dilemma, and decide: would you choose to spare or sacrifice?
The myth of Jason, Medea, and the Golden Fleece - Iseult Gillespie
Adults Writing
Follow Jason as he attempts to steal the Golden Fleece from King Aeetes and enlists the help of the king's daughter, Medea.
The myth of Jason, Medea, and the Golden Fleece - Iseult Gillespie
Adults Writing
Follow Jason as he attempts to steal the Golden Fleece from King Aeetes and enlists the help of the king's daughter, Medea. (Part Two of the myth of Jason and the Argonauts)
Why should you read “Moby Dick”?
Adults Writing
Dive into Herman Melville’s classic novel “Moby Dick,” the story of Captain Ahab’s hunt for revenge against the white whale who bit off his leg.
The life, legacy & assassination of an African revolutionary - Lisa Janae Bacon
Adults Writing
Get to know the life of West African revolutionary Thomas Sankara, and his pursuit of liberating Burkina Faso from colonial rule.
Can you solve the dragon jousting riddle? - Alex Gendler
Adults Writing
After years of war, the world’s kingdoms have come to an agreement. Every five years, teams representing the elves, goblins, and treefolk will compete in a grand tournament of dragon jousting...
The mysterious life and death of Rasputin - Eden Girma
Adults Writing
Get to know the story of Rasputin, known as the “Mad Monk,” who was assassinated for his involvement with the Russian monarchy.
The philosophy of cynicism
Adults Writing
Explore the ancient Greek philosophy of cynicism, which calls for the rejection of materialism and conformity in favor of a simple life.