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Minilesson
Seeing Emotions in Body Language
Create mindfulness of body language.
![Seeing Emotions in Body Language six images showing different body language](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/ML_SeeingEmotionBodyLanguage.jpg?itok=ZPpVvCBG)
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Understanding the Parts of the Brain
Teach brain parts and functions.
![Understanding the Parts of the Brain image of the brain showing the brain stem, limbic system, and cortex](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/InFocus_153_top.jpg?itok=hQxHIz_R)
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Using 5-5-5 Breathing to Calm Down
Teach 5-5-5 breathing to calm students.
![Using 5-5-5 Breathing to Calm Down clouds spelling, "just breathe"](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_150843320.jpg?itok=Juj-6vFv)
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Using Progressive Relaxation
Use progressive relaxation to calm students.
![Using Progressive Relaxation an image of a cat lying on its back](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_149489132_0.jpg?itok=1s3bbnEy)
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Starting Stories: 5 Great Beginning Strategies
Practice five strategies for starting a story.
![Starting Stories: 5 Great Beginning Strategies Photo of a runner crouching at the starting line of a track](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_269603210.jpg?itok=sns4pPjC)
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Doing Random Acts of Kindness
Help students be kind to each other.
![Doing Random Acts of Kindness Practice kindness - inspirational advice on a vintage slate blackboard](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_265449866.jpg?itok=zg61r3gm)
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Analyzing Writing Prompts
Practice studying the parts of a test prompt.
![Analyzing Test Prompts Photo of a blue exam book](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_171787496.jpg?itok=CTV0-il8)
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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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Setting and Reaching Goals
Help students set and reach academic goals.
![Setting and Reaching Goals Low angle view of a male athlete performing a pole vault against the sky](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_144640325.jpg?itok=tb-67vQ2)
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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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Calming Down with Deep Pressure
Teach deep pressure to calm students.
![Calming Down with Deep Pressure a woman's hand squeezing a stress ball](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_262854188.jpg?itok=gupnlaIA)
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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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Sequencing with a Time Line
Use time lines for critical thinking.
![Marie Curie Time Line Marie Curie Time Line](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/marieCurieCareer.jpg?itok=FQFWB56k)
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Evaluating with a Pro-Con Chart
Analyze good and bad with a pro-con chart.
![Westward Pro Con List Westward Pro Con List](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/westwardProCon.jpg?itok=vexEktKh)
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Analyzing with a Cause-Effect Chart
Analyze causes and effects of any topic.
![Chemical Cause Effect Chemcial Cause Effect](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/chemicalCauseEffect.jpg?itok=pq5GoRTY)
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Comparing with a Venn Diagram
Analyze similarities and differences.
![Presidents Venn Diagram Presidents Venn Diagram](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/presidentsVenn.jpg?itok=0zw_qrIW)
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Analyzing with a Line Diagram
Analyze parts of a topic with a line diagram.
![US Gov Line Diagram US Gov Line Diagram](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/usGovLine.jpg?itok=EYtsoaQd)
Minilesson
Writing a Tumble-Down Poem
Help students write a free-verse poem.
![Writing a Tumble-Down Poem Dalmatian dog lifts his head up and sniffs](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_302349713.jpg?itok=1mqf8HiA)
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Writing a 5 W’s Story
Help students write realistic stories.
![Writing a 5 W’s Story Two ice skaters glide along a frozen river](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_281489336-%281%29.jpg?itok=lYrZ-U5l)
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Elaborating in a Food Review
Help students practice elaboration.
![Elaborating in a Food Review Cheeseburger cooking on a flaming grill](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_253180246.jpg?itok=xcSYza06)
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Writing Freely and Rapidly
Teach student to freewrite for ideas.
![Writing Freely and Rapidly Illustration of a notebook and pencil](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/commas-in-series-color.jpg?itok=bm6kiSkX)
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Writing a Family Story and Historical Marker
Inspire students to write family stories.
![Historical Marker Kascinski's World Famous Hot Dog Stand Plaque](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/kascinskiHotDogStand_0.jpg?itok=jZxfA85M)