Uploaded May 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Here's today's writing challenge - Write up your script for the next two scenes in your story. Then plan out the shots for filming to be ready for tomorrow's lesson.

Use 'emotion, comma' sentences in your stage directions
Don't forget to include:
- Stage directions
- Who is speaking
- What they say
- And how they say it

You can find the rest of the El Dorado lessons here: youtube.com/litfilmfest El Dorado is a seven week online project for teachers and parents to use with their children from #LitFilmFestClassrooms. We'll be releasing daily writing videos at 10:30am every day - subscribe and hit the bell for notifications! For support with your writing: litfilmfest.com/home-learning Share what your learners write and make with us on the #LitFilmFestClassrooms facebook group (bit.ly/FB-LFFCLASSROOMS), or email info@litfilmfest.com.

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If you’re looking at how to write at home for children, or writing challenges for my kids, then you can start the El Dorado adventure here: youtube.com/watch?v=bkbE1A1s_Vk&list=PL_odjZ7bN8F65VKih3RE0MQIQ_ObkisUU&index=3&t=0s