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Minilesson
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)
Minilesson
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)
Minilesson
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)
Reading a Practice Assessment
Writing a Paragraph for Assessment
Practicing for Informational Assessment
Writing an Essay for Assessment
Viewing for Assessment
Minilesson
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)
Minilesson
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)
Minilesson
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)
Minilesson
Answering Objections
Address opposing positions.
![Photo of a protestor with a "no" sign](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_125763227.jpg?itok=439rNhuJ)