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Minilesson
Sentence Modeling with the Masters
Practice sentence modeling.
![Modeling the Masters Stamp of Mark Twain](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_134702666.jpg?itok=EJb0oCJy)
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Using Positive Self-Talk
Replace negative with positive self-talk.
![Using Positive Self-Talk Two teenage girls holding balloons with facial expressions outdoors](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_232392982.jpg?itok=5U1Nk5Lg)
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Creating Pie Graphs
![Computer Lab Pie Graph Computer Lab Pie Graph](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/computerLabGraph.png?itok=ByHMnqbl)
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Creating a Plan
Help students plan projects.
![Creating a Plan an image of a planning sheet](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/Planning_Sheet_InquireMS_261_0.jpg?itok=O5RHUt7n)
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Creating a Rubric to Evaluate Projects
Create a quick rubric for any project.
![Rubric Sheet Rubric Sheet](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/rubricSheet.jpg?itok=aBq3rXqt)
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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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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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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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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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Creating a Dialogue Journal
Engage in a written conversation.
![](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_364650650.jpg?itok=pBLFQo9R)
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Guarding Against Confirmation Bias
Read news from an unbiased point of view.
![Guarding Against Confirmation Bias](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_485813455.jpg?itok=XbxWDcw7)
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Detecting Fake News
Ask critical questions to detect fake news.
![Detecting Fake News](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_510365674.jpg?itok=GZ-KMP1P)
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Starting Stories with Suspense
Inspire storytelling with original story starters.
![Starting Stories with Suspense Starting Stories with Suspense](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/classroom-skills-color.jpg?itok=wnmYMeNj)
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Writing a Fictionalized Diary
Have students write a diary entry of an everyday object.
![Writing a Fictionalized Diary Writing a Fictionalized Diary](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/makingAlbums.jpg?itok=FR9EuZ8M)
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One-Month Miracles
Devise creative solutions for impossible tasks.
![dolphins dolphins](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_172733906.jpg?itok=ZQKTtEHr)
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Class Mascot
Create a memorable class mascot.
![Mascot Mascot](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_646671004.jpg?itok=Oz22wfZN)
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Time Surgeons
Change one small thing to change history.
![Clock Clock](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_8986105.jpg?itok=qbdFmBGv)
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Selecting Topics with the Basics of Life
Use broad subjects to find specific topics.
![Selecting Topics Selecting Topics](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/essays-color%20copy.jpg?itok=Jszcj-Zg)
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Forming a Thesis Statement
Focus on part of your topic.
![Forming a Thesis Forming a Thesis](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/group%20advising-color%20copy.jpg?itok=N7LyaNP5)
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Adjusting Your Writing Voice
Adjust voice for audience and purpose.
![](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/persuasiveEssays%20copy.jpg?itok=kM2eWIwC)