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Performing a Stop 'n' Write
Pause and reflect on your reading or learning.
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Keeping a Learning Log
Tips for starting and maintaining a learning log.
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Performing "Systems Checks" of Your Writing
Help students self-evaluate their writing.
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Creating Command Sentences
Help students build command sentences.
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Distinguishing Argumentation from Persuasion
Study argumentation/persuasion.
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Developing an Opinion Statement
Develop a main claim.
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Sequencing with a Time Line
Use time lines for critical thinking.
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Analyzing with a Line Diagram
Analyze parts of a topic with a line diagram.
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Analyzing with a Cause-Effect Chart
Analyze causes and effects of any topic.
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Comparing with a Venn Diagram
Analyze similarities and differences.
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Using 5 Critical Thinking Strategies
Use this video to help students think critically.
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Evaluating with a Pro-Con Chart
Analyze good and bad with a pro-con chart.
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Creating a Dialogue Journal
Engage in a written conversation.
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Asking Bigger and Better Questions
Teach students to form better questions.
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Analyzing the Sender of a Message
Help students think about sources.
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Understanding a Message's Subject and Purpose
Teach students how to analyze messages.
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Analyzing the Receiver of a Message
Teach students to think about audience.
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Thinking About the Context of a Message
Teach students to think about context.
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Writing: Now how do I get out of this one?
Assign this prompt to spark students' creativity.
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Writing a 5 W’s Story
Help students write realistic stories.
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Writing Descriptions That "Show" Instead of "Tell"
Teach students to use sensory details.
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Writing a "Showing" Paragraph
Help students show instead of tell.
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Using Anecdotes in Formal Writing
Add a narrative touch to formal writing.
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Writing Back-and-Forth Stories
Inspire students to collaborate in writing.