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Minilesson
If I Were a President's Pet
Imagine being a president's pet.
![FDR quote FDR quote](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/FDRquote.jpg?itok=ZZhdfbaj)
Minilesson
Elaborating Sentences
Add detail to sentences.
![Elaborating Sentences Cheerleaders at a high school football game](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_2486221.jpg?itok=rt195dOH)
Minilesson
Elaborating with Supporting Details
Use a variety of details.
![Elaborating with Supporting Details Bridge support](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_100867018.jpg?itok=OQ2AmGx4)
Minilesson
Capturing Readers' Attention
Use opening strategies.
![Capturing Readers' Attention Photo of a gorilla](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_134626295.jpg?itok=4ePINAYH)
Minilesson
Answering Objections
Address opposing positions.
![Photo of a protestor with a "no" sign](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_125763227.jpg?itok=439rNhuJ)
Blog Post
How to Teach Problem Solving
Writing Assessment Model
Please Be Kind
Writing Assessment Model
Let Me stay up with Shane
Writing Assessment Model
We need Bedder Chips
Writing Assessment Model
Get a Dog
Blog Post
7 Tips for NaNoWriMo
Blog Post
How to Teach Creativity
Minilesson
One-Month Miracles
Devise creative solutions for impossible tasks.
![dolphins dolphins](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_172733906.jpg?itok=ZQKTtEHr)
Minilesson
Class Mascot
Create a memorable class mascot.
![Mascot Mascot](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_646671004.jpg?itok=Oz22wfZN)
Minilesson
Time Surgeons
Change one small thing to change history.
![Clock Clock](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_8986105.jpg?itok=qbdFmBGv)
Minilesson
Selecting Topics with the Basics of Life
Use broad subjects to find specific topics.
![Selecting Topics Selecting Topics](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/essays-color%20copy.jpg?itok=Jszcj-Zg)
Minilesson
Forming a Thesis Statement
Focus on part of your topic.
![Forming a Thesis Forming a Thesis](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/group%20advising-color%20copy.jpg?itok=N7LyaNP5)
Minilesson
Adjusting Your Writing Voice
Adjust voice for audience and purpose.
![](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/persuasiveEssays%20copy.jpg?itok=kM2eWIwC)
Minilesson
Closely Read with SQ3R
Closely read with SQ3R.
![Close Reading Close Reading](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/using%20the%20library-color%20copy.jpg?itok=sihEhgK8)
Minilesson
Understanding the Plot Line
Understand the plot line.
Minilesson
Evaluating Advertisements
Evaluate advertisements.
Minilesson
Creating Flowcharts
Chart a process.
Minilesson
Rate Your Listening
Take a listening survey.
![Listening and Note Taking Listening and Note Taking](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/listening%20%26%20notetaking-color.jpg?itok=a246ywZV)
Minilesson
Usage Mnemonics
Create memory aids for usage.
![Memory Aid Memory Aid](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/testsC.jpg?itok=XZbK1kBc)