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Blog Post
Youth in Crisis: Address Pervasive Sadness
Blog Post
Listen with Empathy
Blog Post
Don’t Leave Grammar to AI
Student Writing Model
Unique Wolves
Sixth-grader Bryan wrote this report after visiting a wolf park in Battle Ground, Indiana.
Student Writing Model
Musical Arts
The use of an authority’s quotation to open this editorial lends credibility to the writer’s opinion. Seventh-grader Jess backs up her position in subsequent paragraphs.
Student Writing Model
Mir Pushed the Frontier of Space
This report is clearly focused around a specific thesis. It is evident from the writer’s voice that he is interested in and knowledgeable about the topic.
Minilesson
Writing Descriptions That "Show" Instead of "Tell"
Teach students to use sensory details.
Minilesson
Writing an InstaMemory
Help students narrate and describe.
Minilesson
Writing Back-and-Forth Stories
Inspire students to collaborate in writing.
Minilesson
Using PAST to Understand Assignments
Teach students to analyze writing assignments.
Minilesson
Asking Bigger and Better Questions
Teach students to form better questions.
Minilesson
Using 5 Critical Thinking Strategies
Use this video to help students think critically.
Minilesson
Deciding When to Use Formal and Informal Language
Match language with purpose and audience.
Minilesson
Solving Problems Critically and Creatively
Help students improve problem solving.
Minilesson
Drawing a Life Map
Help students gather ideas for narratives.
Minilesson
Freewriting for Writing Topics
Have students freewrite for topic ideas.
Minilesson
Analyzing the Sender of a Message
Help students think about sources.
Minilesson
Understanding a Message's Subject and Purpose
Teach students how to analyze messages.
Minilesson
Forming a Focus
Help students write strong focus statements.
Minilesson
Analyzing the Receiver of a Message
Teach students to think about audience.
Minilesson
Thinking About the Context of a Message
Teach students to think about context.
Minilesson
Confusing “Its” and “It’s”
Help students sort out its and it's.
Minilesson
Avoiding Double Subjects
Help students avoid double subjects.
Minilesson
Creating Command Sentences
Help students build command sentences.