Course Overview
Details
- Total Time 11 min
- Lessons 3
- Exercises 10
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7 CQ
3 Lessons in This Course
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4 minFREEWriting lesson 1Free3 CQ
Would it surprise you to learn an idea from the third century BCE is still a relevant writing tool? It shouldn't! Learn about the rhetorical triangle today.
with Ben DavisWould it surprise you to learn an idea from the third century BCE is still a relevant writing tool? It shouldn't! Learn about the rhetorical triangle today.
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3 minWriting lesson 22 CQ
The experience of exploring literature and reading new authors can be enhanced by understanding the key elements of a story, including setting and characters.
with Ben DavisThe experience of exploring literature and reading new authors can be enhanced by understanding the key elements of a story, including setting and characters.
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3 minWriting lesson 32 CQ
What elements of a story make it a story? Much of what changes the impact of a story for the reader is related to the plot, the characters, and the conflict.
with Ben DavisWhat elements of a story make it a story? Much of what changes the impact of a story for the reader is related to the plot, the characters, and the conflict.
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414 min4-part Grammar course9 CQ
Understand the sentence-level grammar we use to write and speak every day, focusing on punctuation, sentence structure, and parts of speech. These concepts will build your skill as a writer or editor!
with Ben DavisUnderstand the sentence-level grammar we use to write and speak every day, focusing on punctuation, sentence structure, and parts of speech. These concepts will build your skill as a writer or editor!
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3 minTeaching Skills lesson2 CQ
Take the first step toward implementing blended learning with this lesson for educators! Incorporating digital tools for learning can improve student success.
with Ben DavisTake the first step toward implementing blended learning with this lesson for educators! Incorporating digital tools for learning can improve student success.
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15 minLiterature lesson8 CQ
In this lesson, learn about the history, themes, setting, symbolism, and political impact of a powerful book: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.
with Ben DavisIn this lesson, learn about the history, themes, setting, symbolism, and political impact of a powerful book: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.
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5 minLiterature lesson3 CQ
Modernism created a new trend in American literature that allowed authors to reject stuffy literary traditions and create something new. Learn about it here!
with Ben DavisModernism created a new trend in American literature that allowed authors to reject stuffy literary traditions and create something new. Learn about it here!
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10126 min10-part Storytelling course68 CQ
This course provides tips for every step of the creative writing process to hook readers with strong opening lines, keep them reading with a powerful plot, and satisfy them with an effective ending.
with T. P. JaggerThis course provides tips for every step of the creative writing process to hook readers with strong opening lines, keep them reading with a powerful plot, and satisfy them with an effective ending.
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22 minFREEStorytelling courseFree12 CQ
In this conversation, Jeff Hobbs, author of "The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace," shares the process of writing the nonfiction book about his friend.
with Jeff HobbsIn this conversation, Jeff Hobbs, author of "The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace," shares the process of writing the nonfiction book about his friend.
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64 minFREEStorytelling courseFree20 CQ
From coming up with an idea to character development to publishing, discover what it takes to tell a powerful story with best-selling author Barry Eisler.
with Barry EislerFrom coming up with an idea to character development to publishing, discover what it takes to tell a powerful story with best-selling author Barry Eisler.
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311 min3-part Storytelling course7 CQ
Regardless of your own literary tastes, understanding the fundamental elements of a story can help you critically analyze what you are reading. In this course, learn to read with an eye for detail!
with Ben DavisRegardless of your own literary tastes, understanding the fundamental elements of a story can help you critically analyze what you are reading. In this course, learn to read with an eye for detail!
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826 min8-part Storytelling course19 CQ
The biggest difference between mediocre public speakers and great communicators is the ability to tell stories. Learn how to share interesting, understandable, and memorable stories in this course.
with TJ WalkerThe biggest difference between mediocre public speakers and great communicators is the ability to tell stories. Learn how to share interesting, understandable, and memorable stories in this course.