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In Crash Course Kids Literature, we explore a variety of stories and storytelling techniques. We break down a story, reflect on elements like setting and characters, dive into nonfiction, and more.
Topic: Making inferences using story elements
Grade level: 3rd-5th grade
Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.1-3, 4.1-3, 5.1-2
Topic: Character traits and relationships
Grade level: 3rd-5th grade
Core Standards: CSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.1, 3.3; 4.1-3; 5.1-3, 5.6
Topic: Literary themes
Grade level: 3rd-5th grade
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.1-3, 4.1-3, 5.1-3
Topic: Synthesizing nonfiction texts
Grade level: 3rd-5th grade
Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.1-3, 3.5, 3.7, 3.9; 4.1-3, 4.5, 4.7, 4.9; 5.2-3, 5.5, 5.9
Topics: Poetic structure and figurative language
Grade level: 3rd-5th grade
Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.1, 3.3-5; 4.1, 4.3-5; 5.1-4
Topic: Compare and contrast
Grade level: 3rd-5th grade
Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.1-3; 4.1-3, 4.9; 5.2, 5.9
Episode 1 - What Makes a Story? 00:00
Episode 2 - What are Characters? 4:58
Episode 3 - What is a Theme? 10:28
Episode 4 - How Do You Tell A True Story? 15:41
Episode 5 - Can a Poem be a Story? 21:26
Episode 6 - How Do You Compare and Contrast? 27:48
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Topic: Making inferences using story elements
Grade level: 3rd-5th grade
Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.1-3, 4.1-3, 5.1-2
Topic: Character traits and relationships
Grade level: 3rd-5th grade
Core Standards: CSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.1, 3.3; 4.1-3; 5.1-3, 5.6
Topic: Literary themes
Grade level: 3rd-5th grade
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.1-3, 4.1-3, 5.1-3
Topic: Synthesizing nonfiction texts
Grade level: 3rd-5th grade
Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.1-3, 3.5, 3.7, 3.9; 4.1-3, 4.5, 4.7, 4.9; 5.2-3, 5.5, 5.9
Topics: Poetic structure and figurative language
Grade level: 3rd-5th grade
Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.1, 3.3-5; 4.1, 4.3-5; 5.1-4
Topic: Compare and contrast
Grade level: 3rd-5th grade
Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.1-3; 4.1-3, 4.9; 5.2, 5.9
Episode 1 - What Makes a Story? 00:00
Episode 2 - What are Characters? 4:58
Episode 3 - What is a Theme? 10:28
Episode 4 - How Do You Tell A True Story? 15:41
Episode 5 - Can a Poem be a Story? 21:26
Episode 6 - How Do You Compare and Contrast? 27:48
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Thanks to the following patrons for their generous monthly contributions that help keep Crash Course free for everyone forever: AThirstyPhilosopher ., Leah H., Jason Terpstra, Matthew Fredericksen, Roger Harms, Quinn Harden, Dalton Williams, Michael Maher, Allison Wood, Katrix , Chelsea S, Rie Ohta, Andrew Woods, Gina Mancuso, Mitch Gresko, Katie Hoban, Reed Spilmann, EllenBryn, Evan Nelson, Elizabeth LaBelle, UwU, Kevin Knupp, SpaceRangerWes, Johnathan Williams, Ken Davidian, oranjeez, Barbara Pettersen, Emily Beazley, David Fanska, Brandon Thomas, Jennifer Wiggins-Lyndall, Jack Hart, Thomas Sully, Shruti S, Joseph Ruf, Alex Hackman, Ian Dundore, Eric Koslow, Erminio Di Lodovico, Kristina D Knight, Stephen McCandless, Triad Terrace, Emily T, team dorsey, Thomas, Breanna Bosso, Alan Bridgeman, Barrett Nuzum, Samantha, Ken Penttinen, ClareG, Toni Miles, Scott Harrison, Pietro Gagliardi, Matt Curls, Wai Jack Sin, Liz Wdow, Perry Joyce, Kyle & Katherine Callahan, Stephen Akuffo, Constance Urist, Siobhán, Nathan Taylor, Tanner Hedrick, Jason Buster, Duncan W Moore IV, Les Aker, Jason Rostoker, John Lee, Laurel Stevens, Sarah & Nathan Catchings, Bernardo Garza, Rizwan Kassim, Jennifer Killen, Krystle Young, Katie Dean, Indija-ka Siriwardena, Trevin Beattie, Steve Segreto, Caleb Weeks, Tandy Ratliff, Luke Sluder, Evol Hong
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