Series

BOOKED

18 episodes

BOOKED is a host-led writing show for primary students that turns each kind of school writing into a clear, step-by-step craft. Across three units, covering narrative, persuasive, and information-report writing, a friendly presenter breaks the work into the moves that matter: building believable characters and settings, taking a side and backing it with reasons and examples, choosing reliable sources, and turning notes into organised paragraphs. Short title-card explainers, quick quizzes, and worked examples keep each idea concrete enough to try right away. It is a practical companion for teachers strengthening writing with students in grades 2 to 5, one technique at a time.

what this series covers

What BOOKED covers

18 episodes in the library, tagged for 2nd–5th. Heaviest coverage: Reading & Writing (ELA) and Social Studies. Between them they line up with 19 distinct standards across 2 frameworks.

Episodes per grade

2nd: 9
3rd: 17
4th: 18
5th: 9

Episodes per subject

Reading & Writing (ELA): 18
Social Studies: 1

Common Core — ELA 17

W.3.3Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using descriptive details and clear event sequences.
W.4.3Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
W.4.1Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
W.5.1Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
W.3.1Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
W.3.2Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

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W.2.2Write informative/explanatory texts that introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement.
W.2.3Write narratives recounting a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, including details and a sense of closure.
W.2.8Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
W.3.4With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose.
W.3.5With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
W.3.8Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
W.4.4Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
W.4.5With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
W.4.8Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.
W.5.3Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
W.5.8Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.

Social Studies (C3 / NCSS) 2

D1.5.3-5Determine the kinds of sources that will be helpful in answering compelling and supporting questions.
D1.5.K-2Determine the kinds of sources that will be helpful in answering compelling and supporting questions.

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