The Exposition of Idioms

Sixth graders at Hillel Day School studied idioms and their origins. Students learned about the storytelling elements of an effective story mountain and creating dynamic characters. They also studied and practiced how to be descriptive writers using precise language and committing to either a first-person point of view or a third-person narrative point of view. These narratives are origin stories written, recorded and told by students.

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Don't Rain on My Parade!

A fun adventure gets all wet!

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03:07

The Hit Man

Always make sure that you know what you're signing up for, as this ordinary man gets himself in a whole-lot of trouble!

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Finding Fresh Air

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Camp Friendships

Summer camp friends... or enemies?

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Sibling Shenanigans

Max and Ali are siblings that love to bug each other... but when Ali got hurt, Max didn't know what to do with himself!

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Back to Square One

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Park Trouble

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12-26
03:45

The Adventures of Skylar and Papo

Just because you're scared doesn't mean you can't fly!

12-26
03:45

Mountain of Mayhem

A dangerous journey is not fit for all 14-year-olds.

12-26
08:38

Shopping Sham

Have you ever thought about how you are going to spend your money? Trust me when I say use it wisely.

12-26
03:10

Up is the Only Way

Come and listen to the story of a former slave telling his story to his young son.

12-26
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A Breath of Fresh Feelings

A move to Michigan turns out to be waaayyyy bigger than anticipated!

12-26
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Arrow's Falling

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A Game Day Disaster

Three friends want to have a great time... but the weather has other plans.

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Fear Kicker

When doctors from the past time travel to a soccer game, you know it's going to be a good one!

12-26
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Splish, Splash

Taking a leap of faith led to an unexpected date... on skates.

12-26
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Baseball Blues

Did Lindsey let rain ruin her time with her dad?

12-26
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The Bullet

Imagine you're a coach and your best player turns to a better team... now imagine that team is the army.

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