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Minilesson
Performing a Stop 'n' Write
Pause and reflect on your reading or learning.
![Stop N' Write Stop Sign](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/StopSign.png?itok=XqP5WoAm)
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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)
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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
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)
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Make Way for Writers' Notebooks
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How to Create Engaging Writing Prompts
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Invigorate Reading Discussions
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Best Practices for Teaching Grammar
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Grow the Reading-Writing Connection
Minilesson
Writing a "Showing" Paragraph
Help students show instead of tell.
![Writing a "Showing" Paragraph A GROUP OF MEN AND WOMEN, WITH A GUIDE, WHITEWATER RAFTING ON THE PATATE RIVER, ECUADOR](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_97187492.jpg?itok=b3LAsKXA)
Minilesson
Writing an InstaMemory
Help students narrate and describe.
![Writing an InstaMemory smartphone in female hands taking photo](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_189095906.jpg?itok=8kAiPH_o)
Minilesson
Writing a Four-Star Food Review
Use this prompt to spark students' creativity.
![Writing a Four-Star Food Review Image of plates and silverware](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_286756667.jpg?itok=EEdFMgUW)
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Writing: Now how do I get out of this one?
Assign this prompt to spark students' creativity.
![Writing: Now how do I get out of this one? Mop](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_82852942.jpg?itok=3uWIuCok)
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Writing a Diary of a Famous Figure
Have students creatively narrate.
![Writing a Diary of a Famous Figure a diary](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_173670611.jpg?itok=GBm_Hxvp)
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Elaborating Ideas Using Different Levels of Details
Teach elaboration with levels of detail.
![Elaborating Ideas Using Different Levels of Details hieroglyphics](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_225667918.jpg?itok=0HO1ZrTC)