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4 Writing Strategies for Creative Thinking
Minilesson
Performing "Systems Checks" of Your Writing
Help students self-evaluate their writing.
Minilesson
Discovering Narrative Strategies
Use shared inquiry to develop personal narratives.
Minilesson
Discovering Rules for Their, There, and They’re
Use shared inquiry to learn their, there, and they're.
Minilesson
Discovering Word Origins (Etymology)
Use shared inquiry to find word origins.
Minilesson
Sharing Fiction with a Partner
Use shared inquiry to read fiction.
Minilesson
Analyzing Point of View in Media
Review media for point of view.
Minilesson
Detecting Media Bias
Practice detecting bias.
Minilesson
Writing a Historical Dialogue
Create a dialogue with a historical figure.
Minilesson
Writing an Arts & Performance Review
Review a song, dance, poem, or piece of artwork.
Minilesson
Writing a List Poem
Learn how to write a list poem.
Blog Post
Hold a “Dates with the Greats” Interview Party
Blog Post
Rethinking Summer Reading Lists
Blog Post
Create a Writing Wish List
Minilesson
Creating a Dialogue Journal
Engage in a written conversation.
Blog Post
Dos and Don'ts of Writing Assessment
Blog Post
Can Artistic Thinking Spark Creativity in Your Classroom?
Blog Post
15 Engaging Explanatory Writing Prompts
Blog Post
Debunking Myths About Student Writers
Minilesson
Guarding Against Confirmation Bias
Read news from an unbiased point of view.
Minilesson
Detecting Fake News
Ask critical questions to detect fake news.
Blog Post
4 Writing Ideas for Creative Classrooms
Minilesson
Starting Stories with Suspense
Inspire storytelling with original story starters.
Minilesson
Writing a Fictionalized Diary
Have students write a diary entry of an everyday object.