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    Keeping a Learning Log

    Tips for starting and maintaining a learning log.

    Young adult writing on a notepad

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    Performing a Stop 'n' Write

    Pause and reflect on your reading or learning.

    Stop Sign

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    Sequencing with a Time Line

    Use time lines for critical thinking.

    Marie Curie Time Line

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    Evaluating with a Pro-Con Chart

    Analyze good and bad with a pro-con chart.

    Westward Pro Con List

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    Analyzing with a Line Diagram

    Analyze parts of a topic with a line diagram.

    US Gov Line Diagram

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    Comparing with a Venn Diagram

    Analyze similarities and differences.

    Presidents Venn Diagram

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    Analyzing with a Cause-Effect Chart

    Analyze causes and effects of any topic.

    Chemcial Cause Effect

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    Asking Bigger and Better Questions

    Teach students to form better questions.

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    Using 5 Critical Thinking Strategies

    Use this video to help students think critically.

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    Sharing Fiction with a Partner

    Use shared inquiry to read fiction.

    Illustration of boy reading giant book

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    Understanding the Plot Line

    Understand the plot line.

    Plot Line

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    Writing: Now how do I get out of this one?

    Assign this prompt to spark students' creativity.

    Mop

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    Writing a Creative Synopsis

    Create a synopsis of a book, TV show, or event.

    Television illustration

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    Learning to Say No

    Help students learn refusal skills.

    showing hand signaling to stop

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    Using PAST to Understand Assignments

    Teach students to analyze writing assignments.

    tennis racket, badminton racket, shuttlecock, tennis ball

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    Using Perspective Shifting to Understand Others

    Help students improve empathy.

    illustration of girl and boy working together

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    Deciding When to Use Formal and Informal Language

    Match language with purpose and audience.

    black and white bow tie tuxedo

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    Using Transitions to Add Information and Emphasis

    Help students add information and emphasis.

    a line of apples transition from unfocused to focused

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    Using 5-5-5 Breathing to Calm Down

    Teach 5-5-5 breathing to calm students.

    clouds spelling, "just breathe"

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    Creating a Rubric to Evaluate Projects

    Create a quick rubric for any project.

    Rubric Sheet

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    Comparing Myself to a President

    Compare yourself to a president.

    Abraham Lincoln

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    Using Perspective Shifting to Imagine History

    Help students gain a historical viewpoint.

    illustration of man and horse imagining history

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    Using Perspective Shifting to Persuade Readers

    Help students see from readers' perspectives.

    illustration of girl writing and thinking