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Minilesson
Using Apostrophes in Contractions and Possessives
Use apostrophes with contractions and possessives.
![Using Apostrophes in Contractions and Possessives Open book with imaginary landscape](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_132452552.jpg?itok=x7jCqW7W)
Minilesson
Using Quotation Marks
Use quotation marks with titles and quotations.
![Using Quotation Marks Gollum paddling in underground river](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_76453180.jpg?itok=YPeQmC16)
Minilesson
Correcting Capitalization 2
Correct capitalization.
![Correcting Capitalization 2 Plane taking off](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_129132983.jpg?itok=GJX5ckyq)
Minilesson
Using Numbers
Use numbers correctly.
![Using Numbers Colorful fabric from a southwestern rug](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_312772022.jpg?itok=Ov5RZk-p)
Minilesson
Correcting Subject-Verb Agreement 2
Make subjects and verbs agree in number.
![Correcting Subject-Verb Agreement 2 Bison walking on the snow](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_265898978.jpg?itok=jZjzqMWC)
Minilesson
Fixing Run-On Sentences
Correct run-on sentences.
![Fixing Run-On Sentences Image of the liberty bell](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_268449434.jpg?itok=oEHEDEKl)
Minilesson
Fixing Sentence Fragments
Fix sentence fragments.
![Fixing Sentence Fragments Picture of Dorothea Dix](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_252141763.jpg?itok=DapCoVuK)
Minilesson
Using the Right Word
Use the right word.
![Using the Right Word an image of the recycling symbol](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_289090385.jpg?itok=DYKi09a9)
Minilesson
Combining Choppy Sentences
Combine sentences for better flow.
![Combining Choppy Sentences An image of the planet Venus](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_163793459.jpg?itok=WziifnKE)
Blog Post
How to Find Open-Education Resources
Blog Post
5 Social-Emotional Strategies for Teenagers
Blog Post
Why Project-Based Learning Motivates Students
21st Century Skills:
Project-Based Learning
Collaborating
Problem Solving
Productivity
Blog Post
Teaching the Whole Child (in a Fragmented World)
Blog Post
Developing Social-Emotional Skills Through Literature
Blog Post
Support Students Through Trying Times
Blog Post
Dealing with Sadness in School
Blog Post
Connect SEL to the Brain
Blog Post
Teach Revision with Writing Models
English Language Arts:
Revising
Reading
Writing Process
Blog Post
Empower Students with Choice
English Language Arts:
Writing to Learn
21st Century Skills:
Writing
Blog Post
Thinking with Brain and Body
Blog Post
Teach “Out There” Thinking
21st Century Skills:
Visual Literacy
Audio-Visual Project
Creative Thinking
Creating
Blog Post
ELA and SEL: Partners in Learning
English Language Arts:
Writing