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Writing and Performance Poetry | BBC Teach Live Lessons

Writing and Performance Poetry | BBC Teach Live Lessons

CBBC | 2019 | 29'55''

This Live Lesson explores the theme of change and includes reading, performance and critical analysis of similes and ...

A poetry workshop using surroundings and settings as inspiration | How to Write

A poetry workshop using surroundings and settings as inspiration | How to Write

BBC Two | 2012 | 3'40''

In the Great Hall of Oxfordshire's Broughton Castle, writer and teacher Kate Clanchy leads a ...

A poetry workshop on the theme of happiness | How to Write

A poetry workshop on the theme of happiness | How to Write

BBC Two | 2012 | 3'48''

Caroline Bird leads a poetry workshop inspired by 'happiness'

KS2/Second Level - Poetry | BBC Teach Live Lessons

KS2/Second Level - Poetry | BBC Teach Live Lessons

CBBC | 2021 | 30'55''

Presenter and journalist Ayshah Tull and professional poet Mark Grist explore the world of poetry. Together with special g...

KS1/First Level - Michael Rosen Poetry | BBC Teach Live Lessons

KS1/First Level - Michael Rosen Poetry | BBC Teach Live Lessons

CBBC | 2021 | 26'24''

After hearing poems from Michael Rosen's A Great Big Cuddle collection, Rhys Stephenson and Mr Smith learn ab...

A poetry workshop on the theme of 'The 2 sides of me' | How to Write

A poetry workshop on the theme of 'The 2 sides of me' | How to Write

BBC Two | 2012 | 3'19''

What are the '2 sides' of you? Caroline Bird shows a group of young people how to use it as inspiration ...

Poetry in Motion | Apple Tree House

Poetry in Motion | Apple Tree House

CBeebies | 2021 | 14'10''

David is super-excited at the prospect of writing a poem for the Apple Tree community poetry event. As David tries to write about his tra...

The Write Way: Part 1 | The Learning Zone

The Write Way: Part 1 | The Learning Zone

English Language | BBC Two | 2000 | 28'56''

This programme deals with teaching writing skills to 9-11 year olds.

How to Write | Author Michael Morpurgo on writing his book War Horse

How to Write | Author Michael Morpurgo on writing his book War Horse

War Horse | BBC Two | 2012 | 2'07''

Author Michael Morpurgo discusses his book War Horse and his process for drafting his stories.

How to Write | Author Michael Morpurgo on his book Private Peaceful

How to Write | Author Michael Morpurgo on his book Private Peaceful

Private Peaceful | BBC Two | 2012 | 4'06''

Author Michael Morpurgo talks to a group of students about the inspiration for his book Private Peaceful.

Talking Books | Michael Morpurgo

Talking Books | Michael Morpurgo

BBC News | 2010 | 24'03''

Razia Iqbal interviews Michael Morpurgo.

My Life in Verse | 04: Malorie Blackman

My Life in Verse | 04: Malorie Blackman

BBC Two | 2009 | 58'46''

Famous faces explore their love of poetry. Malorie Blackman explains how poems have sustained her at the best and worst times, and fi...

How to Write

How to Write

Primary English | BBC Two | 2012 | 29'07''

Michael Morpurgo, the author of War Horse, and Philip Pullman, writer of the His Dark Materials trilogy, reveal their inspiration and share the secrets of their...

A fictional short story writing workshop | How to Write

A fictional short story writing workshop | How to Write

Primary English | BBC Two | 2012 | 2'58''

See how your personal memories can form the basis of a short story.

Top tips for young aspiring writers from author Rebecca Abrams | How to Write

Top tips for young aspiring writers from author Rebecca Abrams | How to Write

Primary English | BBC Two | 2012 | 2'27''

Novelist Rebecca Abrams offers advice to young aspiring writers.
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