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    Performing a Stop 'n' Write

    Pause and reflect on your reading or learning.

    Stop Sign

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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 "Systems Checks" of Your Writing

    Help students self-evaluate their writing. 

    Pilots interacting in a plane cockpit

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    Creating Command Sentences

    Help students build command sentences.

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    Distinguishing Argumentation from Persuasion

    Study argumentation/persuasion.

    Stick figure contemplating apples vs oranges

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    Developing an Opinion Statement

    Develop a main claim.

    High school male cheering

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    Sequencing with a Time Line

    Use time lines for critical thinking.

    Marie Curie Time Line

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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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    Analyzing with a Cause-Effect Chart

    Analyze causes and effects of any topic.

    Chemcial Cause Effect

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    Comparing with a Venn Diagram

    Analyze similarities and differences.

    Presidents Venn Diagram

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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.

    Westward Pro Con List

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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.

    Mop

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    Writing a 5 W’s Story

    Help students write realistic stories.

    Two ice skaters glide along a frozen river

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    Writing Descriptions That "Show" Instead of "Tell"

    Teach students to use sensory details.

    A GROUP OF MEN AND WOMEN, WITH A GUIDE, WHITE WATER RAFTING ON THE PATATE RIVER, ECUADOR

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    Writing a "Showing" Paragraph

    Help students show instead of tell.

    A GROUP OF MEN AND WOMEN, WITH A GUIDE, WHITEWATER RAFTING ON THE PATATE RIVER, ECUADOR

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    Using Anecdotes in Formal Writing

    Add a narrative touch to formal writing.

    Illustration of a flying fish jumping over a boy in a rowboat

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    Writing Back-and-Forth Stories

    Inspire students to collaborate in writing.

    Creepy old house in the woods

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