Wordfish - Episode 10
Moments
This is a podcast about writing and books for kids. This episode takes a look at making your main character an orphan. It has a poem about word doodling and an extract from the book 'Bad Elf.' There is also a discussion about Christmas tales like A Christmas Carol and The Little Match Girl. We also name our books for our Christmas wish list.
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Wordfish - Episode 9
Moments
This is a podcast about writing and books for kids. This episode looks at picking your perfect writing spot. It also has a poem all about Halloween called Darksiders. There is a chat with young writers where we look at the books : Groosham Grange by Anthony Horowitz, Stitch Head by Guy Bass, and The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde . Finally, there is the the monthly writing challenge to do with School Reports and witches.
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Wordfish - Episode 8
Moments
A podcast about writing for children. In this episode we have a diamante poem about going to the beach, the most important writing tip in the world. Not forgetting a guest spot with a young writer discussing the power of reading and great graphic novels or comics to take a peak at. (There is a mention of Dr Who). There is the usual monthly writing challenge, a piece of flash writing and another poem that came from a dream.
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Wordfish - Episode 7
Moments
A podcast about writing for kids. This episode looks at how to get your story characters talking. It has a poem about art that's gone out of control and another based on This is just to say by William Carlos Williams. We also look at : Eldest by Christopher Paolini - and The Dragon Sitter by Josh Lacey. There is a chat with a young writer. about dialogue and dragons. Finally, there is the monthly writing challenge.
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Wordfish - Episode 6
Moments
A podcast about writing for kids. This episode looks at listening out for mistakes in your writing - what mistakes to listen for. It also has a poem about a night-time noise, one about silence, and a chat with a young writer. We also recommend books: a Dr Who one - At Childhood's End by Sophie Aldred - and Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper. Not forgetting the monthly writing challenge.
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Wordfish - Episode 5
Moments
A podcast about writing for kids. This episode looks at spelling in the writing process (what to do about it), poems about writing and spelling, a chat to a young writer, book recommendations (Dr Who linked) and a new writing activity.
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Wordfish - Episode 4
Moments
A writing podcast for children with poetry, writing tips and tricks, guest spots and book recommendations. This episode looks at: the power of words and the effect they have; the use of repetition, alliteration and cliffhangers; as well as the usual daft poetry.
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Wordfish - Episode 3
Moments
A podcast aimed at children all about writing. It has poetry, writing tips, guests, book recommendations and story extracts. This episode includes a poem to do with Christmas and a story extract about an elf.
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Wordfish - Episode 2
Moments
A podcast about writing for children. This episode has hilarious poetry about disgusting food, looks at story beginnings, a guest spot with a young writer, and book recommendations.
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Wordfish - Episode 1
Moments
A podcast for children all about writing. Includes poetry, writing ideas and discussion. Exciting stuff.
info_outlineWill Billy Slurb get a chicken from the mysterious shop on the corner? And should he keep the promise? And will the promise lead to?