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Tricks to Beat Writer's Block
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Minilesson
Using Bodily Meditation
Open a line of communication between body and brain.
![](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_111725618.jpeg?itok=6lbOqbOR)
Minilesson
Journaling About Intuitions
Track the ways your intuitions guide your decisions.
![](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/Mirror.jpeg?itok=_LeQ_WsE)
Minilesson
Analyze the Communication Situation
Think of the sender, message, medium, receiver, and context.
![Communication Situation Communication Situation](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/Communication%20Situation.png?itok=_mOVdN1J)
Minilesson
Create a Memory Palace
Use spatial awareness to improve memory.
![Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/BuckinghamPalace2.jpeg?itok=G42r15Yo)
Minilesson
Using Anecdotes in Formal Writing
Add a narrative touch to formal writing.
![Using Anecdotes in Formal Writing Illustration of a flying fish jumping over a boy in a rowboat](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/classroomReport.jpg?itok=LB-Fg1IB)
Minilesson
Reading as a Writer
Learn how to discover writing strategies from reading models.
![Reading as a Writer Reading as a Writer](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/reading-with-purpose.jpg?itok=JCKQpRiA)
Minilesson
Asking and Answering the 5 W's and H Questions
Teach students to collect key details.
![Asking and Answering the 5W's and H Question Mark](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_123605941.jpg?itok=Y0YAfjfa)
Minilesson
Writing a Creative Synopsis
Create a synopsis of a book, TV show, or event.
![Writing a Creative Synopsis Television illustration](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/watchingForFun.jpg?itok=n-1oXcxt)
Minilesson
Making Rhetorical Appeals
Appeal to ethos, logos, and pathos.
![Making Rhetorical Appeals Aristotle Statue](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_40849360.jpg?itok=g4j2mO-D)
Minilesson
Analyzing the Medium of a Message
Improve students' media literacy.
Minilesson
Make Abstract Ideas Concrete
Make concrete representations of abstract ideas.
![Making the Abstract Concrete Making the Abstract Concrete](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/guy%20with%20pieces-color.jpg?itok=G66upm7Q)
Minilesson
Evaluating Sources of Information
Evaluate sources with a checklist.
![Evaluating Sources of Information Evaluating Sources of Information](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/editingProofreading.png?itok=jpWzVPC9)
Minilesson
Using Perspective Shifting to Imagine History
Help students gain a historical viewpoint.
![Using Perspectie Shifting to Imagine History illustration of man and horse imagining history](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/ML_perspectiveHistory.jpg?itok=sNiXuN2P)
Minilesson
Using Perspective Shifting to Persuade Readers
Help students see from readers' perspectives.
![Using Perspective Shifting to Persuade Readers illustration of girl writing and thinking](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/ML_perspectiveReaders.jpg?itok=hlRpBk6L)
Minilesson
Using Perspective Shifting to Understand Others
Help students improve empathy.
![Using Perspective Shifting to Understand Others illustration of girl and boy working together](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/ML_perspectiveOthers.jpg?itok=zWIskYqq)