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Minilesson
Developing an Opinion Statement
Develop a main claim.
Minilesson
Answering Objections in Arguments
Answer key objections to an argument.
Minilesson
Keeping a Learning Log
Tips for starting and maintaining a learning log.
Minilesson
Performing a Stop 'n' Write
Pause and reflect on your reading or learning.
Minilesson
Making Rhetorical Appeals
Appeal to ethos, logos, and pathos.
Minilesson
Analyzing the Medium of a Message
Improve students' media literacy.
Minilesson
Labeling Your Feelings
Calm your body and mind by voicing your feelings.
Minilesson
Make Abstract Ideas Concrete
Make concrete representations of abstract ideas.
Minilesson
Evaluating Sources of Information
Evaluate sources with a checklist.
Minilesson
Using Signal Phrases
Smoothy integrate sources in your writing.
Minilesson
Using Perspective Shifting to Imagine History
Help students gain a historical viewpoint.
Minilesson
Using Perspective Shifting to Persuade Readers
Help students see from readers' perspectives.
Minilesson
Using Perspective Shifting to Understand Others
Help students improve empathy.
Blog Post
Developing Fluent Readers
Blog Post
Improve SEL Through Literature
Blog Post
Make Way for Writers' Notebooks
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How to Create Engaging Writing Prompts
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Invigorate Reading Discussions
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Best Practices for Teaching Grammar
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Grow the Reading-Writing Connection
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Celebrating Presidents' Day in the Primary Grades
Books
In Focus (Grades K-2) Premium Edition
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Books
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