Videos combine visuals and narration to convey information up to six times faster than text alone, making them a powerful medium for storytelling, education, and engagement. In this lesson, you will focus on key elements that make for great nonfiction stories like news packages, video profiles, explainers, and short documentaries. This resource is from PBS News Student Reporting Labs' resource platform, StoryMaker. Find current opportunities to submit, publish, and connect with their youth journalism community there.