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Using Apostrophes in Contractions and Possessives
Use apostrophes with contractions and possessives.
![Using Apostrophes in Contractions and Possessives Open book with imaginary landscape](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_132452552.jpg?itok=x7jCqW7W)
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Using Quotation Marks
Use quotation marks with titles and quotations.
![Using Quotation Marks Gollum paddling in underground river](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_76453180.jpg?itok=YPeQmC16)
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Correcting Capitalization 2
Correct capitalization.
![Correcting Capitalization 2 Plane taking off](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_129132983.jpg?itok=GJX5ckyq)
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Using Numbers
Use numbers correctly.
![Using Numbers Colorful fabric from a southwestern rug](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_312772022.jpg?itok=Ov5RZk-p)
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Correcting Subject-Verb Agreement 2
Make subjects and verbs agree in number.
![Correcting Subject-Verb Agreement 2 Bison walking on the snow](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_265898978.jpg?itok=jZjzqMWC)
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Fixing Run-On Sentences
Correct run-on sentences.
![Fixing Run-On Sentences Image of the liberty bell](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_268449434.jpg?itok=oEHEDEKl)
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Fixing Sentence Fragments
Fix sentence fragments.
![Fixing Sentence Fragments Picture of Dorothea Dix](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_252141763.jpg?itok=DapCoVuK)
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Using the Right Word
Use the right word.
![Using the Right Word an image of the recycling symbol](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_289090385.jpg?itok=DYKi09a9)
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Combining Choppy Sentences
Combine sentences for better flow.
![Combining Choppy Sentences An image of the planet Venus](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_163793459.jpg?itok=WziifnKE)
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Writing Descriptions That "Show" Instead of "Tell"
Teach students to use sensory details.
![Writing Descriptions That "Show" Instead of "Tell" A GROUP OF MEN AND WOMEN, WITH A GUIDE, WHITE WATER RAFTING ON THE PATATE RIVER, ECUADOR](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_153228815.jpg?itok=Q_QstPzY)
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Writing Back-and-Forth Stories
Inspire students to collaborate in writing.
![Writing Back-and-Forth Stories Creepy old house in the woods](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_192333377.jpg?itok=PiwWd9X2)
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Using PAST to Understand Assignments
Teach students to analyze writing assignments.
![Using PAST to Understand Assignments tennis racket, badminton racket, shuttlecock, tennis ball](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_232194991.jpg?itok=AlQief2n)
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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.
![Deciding When to Use Formal and Informal Language black and white bow tie tuxedo](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_234840715_0.jpg?itok=RiZ3ZGr8)
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Solving Problems Critically and Creatively
Help students improve problem solving.
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Freewriting for Writing Topics
Have students freewrite for topic ideas.
![Freewriting for Writing Topics girl freewriting](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/ML_freewriting.jpg?itok=ui_Hqd4y)
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Analyzing the Sender of a Message
Help students think about sources.
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Understanding a Message's Subject and Purpose
Teach students how to analyze messages.
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Forming a Focus
Help students write strong focus statements.
![Forming a Focus illustration of squirrel looking through a telescope](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/ML_FormingFocus.jpg?itok=WHlLCpZ6)
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Analyzing the Receiver of a Message
Teach students to think about audience.
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Thinking About the Context of a Message
Teach students to think about context.
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Confusing “Its” and “It’s”
Help students sort out its and it's.
![Confusing "Its" and "It's" a tree blown over by strong wind](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_18337852.jpg?itok=AFzXvnxY)
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Using Transitions to Add Information and Emphasis
Help students add information and emphasis.
![Using Transitions to Add Information and Emphasis a line of apples transition from unfocused to focused](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_52649272.jpg?itok=fDDtyAV4)