D&D 5E Wizards releases sample encounter from the starter set.

[darjr]

It includes pregens and is meant as part of their effort to tutor new DMs.

New to Dungeon Mastering? Download the first encounter from the D&D Starter Set: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle.

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[Oofta]

It includes pregens and is meant as part of their effort to tutor new DMs.
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New to Dungeon Mastering? Download the first encounter from the D&D Starter Set: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle.

How to DM | Dungeons & Dragons

Ready to try your hand at becoming the Dungeon Master? Let's get you started!

dnd.wizards.com

I think something like this - a mix of videos and text - is the wave of the future for starter sets. It's a good idea, simple and engaging. The only way to really learn how and play is to do, but this is a good jump start.

 

[overgeeked]

I'm glad that short video reinforces the "rules are only guidelines, ignore them if you want" style of running things. Now if only the players would catch up.

 

[aco175]

That free encounter was also part of their afterschool box free stuff they are giving to schools and clubs. There is another thread around about that specifically.