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Malapropism Mania!
Find and fix malapropisms.
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Words in the Wild
Search the Web for correct usage.
Minilesson
Idiom Safari
Find idioms on the Internet.
Minilesson
Literal Idioms
Use idioms literally in a sentence.
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Pun-ishing Idioms
Create puns using literal idioms.
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Using Context Clues
Learn new words with context clues.
Minilesson
Understanding Context Clues
Learn about context clues for vocabulary.
Minilesson
Recognizing Logical Fallacies 2
Learn to spot logical fallacies.
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Recognizing Logical Fallacies 1
Learn to spot logical fallacies.
Minilesson
Distinguishing Argumentation from Persuasion
Study argumentation/persuasion.
Minilesson
Developing an Opinion Statement
Develop a main claim.
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Keeping a Learning Log
Tips for starting and maintaining a learning log.
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Performing a Stop 'n' Write
Pause and reflect on your reading or learning.
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Writing a "Showing" Paragraph
Help students show instead of tell.
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Writing an InstaMemory
Help students narrate and describe.
Minilesson
Writing a Four-Star Food Review
Use this prompt to spark students' creativity.
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Writing: Now how do I get out of this one?
Assign this prompt to spark students' creativity.
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Writing a Diary of a Famous Figure
Have students creatively narrate.
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Elaborating Ideas Using Different Levels of Details
Teach elaboration with levels of detail.
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Avoiding Double Subjects
Help students avoid double subjects.
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Using Parallel Structure
Teach students to write using parallel structure.
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Using Time-Order Transitions
Teach about chronological transitions.
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Thinking About a Process
Prepare students for how-to or process writing.
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Seeing Emotion in Facial Expressions
Create mindfulness of facial expressions.