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Minilesson
Writing a Tumble-Down Poem
Help students write a free-verse poem.
![Writing a Tumble-Down Poem Dalmatian dog lifts his head up and sniffs](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_302349713.jpg?itok=1mqf8HiA)
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Writing a 5 W’s Story
Help students write realistic stories.
![Writing a 5 W’s Story Two ice skaters glide along a frozen river](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_281489336-%281%29.jpg?itok=lYrZ-U5l)
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Elaborating in a Food Review
Help students practice elaboration.
![Elaborating in a Food Review Cheeseburger cooking on a flaming grill](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_253180246.jpg?itok=xcSYza06)
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Writing Freely and Rapidly
Teach student to freewrite for ideas.
![Writing Freely and Rapidly Illustration of a notebook and pencil](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/commas-in-series-color.jpg?itok=bm6kiSkX)
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Writing a Family Story and Historical Marker
Inspire students to write family stories.
![Historical Marker Kascinski's World Famous Hot Dog Stand Plaque](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/kascinskiHotDogStand_0.jpg?itok=jZxfA85M)
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Performing "Systems Checks" of Your Writing
Help students self-evaluate their writing.
![Completing a Writing "Systems Check" Pilots interacting in a plane cockpit](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_197749196.jpg?itok=5LuwrPBv)
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Using a Peer Response Sheet
Teach students to write peer responses.
![Response Sheet Example Response Sheet Example](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/Response%20Sheet%20Example.jpg?itok=IbyKIbXv)
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Discovering Narrative Strategies
Use shared inquiry to develop personal narratives.
![Using Shared Inquiry: Writing Personal Narratives Illustration of boy writing his name in a frosty window](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/personalNarrative.jpg?itok=Lbdxo3KH)
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Discovering Rules for Their, There, and They’re
Use shared inquiry to learn their, there, and they're.
![Using Shared Inquiry: Understanding Their, There, They’re American barber pole](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_297858740_0.jpg?itok=havdHLV5)
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Discovering Word Origins (Etymology)
Use shared inquiry to find word origins.
![Using Shared Inquiry: Learning About the Origins of Words Word cloud](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/Wordle.jpg?itok=KsEKb33x)
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Sharing Fiction with a Partner
Use shared inquiry to read fiction.
![Using Shared Inquiry: Asking Questions About Fiction Illustration of boy reading giant book](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/verbsBoy.jpg?itok=j1jVpOfH)
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Creating a Growth Mindset
Develop a growth mindset.
![](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/322588127.jpg?itok=s-45AKuC)
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Starting a Journal
Help students begin journal writing.
![Journal Writing Journal Writing](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/one%20writers%20process-color%20copy.jpg?itok=mgYVwtOI)
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Analyzing Point of View in Media
Review media for point of view.
![](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_338439047.jpg?itok=r_GtP02Z)
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Detecting Media Bias
Practice detecting bias.
![Detecting Media Bias Image of an unbalanced scale](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_138660320.jpg?itok=Geda65Qn)
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If I Were President
Think about being president.
![If I Were President If I Were President](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/abeStudent.jpg?itok=YWAT2OvT)
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Comparing Myself to a President
Compare yourself to a president.
![Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/abrahamLincoln.jpg?itok=yNqdc1UJ)
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If I Were a President's Pet
Imagine being a president's pet.
![FDR quote FDR quote](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/FDRquote.jpg?itok=ZZhdfbaj)
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Writing a Historical Dialogue
Create a dialogue with a historical figure.
![](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_147845900.jpg?itok=QEBIySkQ)
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Writing an Arts & Performance Review
Review a song, dance, poem, or piece of artwork.
![Vintage symbols of various arts Vintage symbols of various arts](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_179125196.jpg?itok=bDc7YOI2)
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Writing a List Poem
Learn how to write a list poem.
![Writing a List Poem Quill and Ink](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_210202204.jpg?itok=rExl2TuW)
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Elaborating Sentences
Add detail to sentences.
![Elaborating Sentences Cheerleaders at a high school football game](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_2486221.jpg?itok=rt195dOH)
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Elaborating with Supporting Details
Use a variety of details.
![Elaborating with Supporting Details Bridge support](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_100867018.jpg?itok=OQ2AmGx4)
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Capturing Readers' Attention
Use opening strategies.
![Capturing Readers' Attention Photo of a gorilla](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_134626295.jpg?itok=4ePINAYH)