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Minilesson
Detecting Media Bias
Practice detecting bias.
![Detecting Media Bias Image of an unbalanced scale](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_138660320.jpg?itok=Geda65Qn)
Minilesson
Writing a Historical Dialogue
Create a dialogue with a historical figure.
![](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_147845900.jpg?itok=QEBIySkQ)
Minilesson
Writing an Arts & Performance Review
Review a song, dance, poem, or piece of artwork.
![Vintage symbols of various arts Vintage symbols of various arts](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_179125196.jpg?itok=bDc7YOI2)
Minilesson
Writing a List Poem
Learn how to write a list poem.
![Writing a List Poem Quill and Ink](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_210202204.jpg?itok=rExl2TuW)
Blog Post
Hold a “Dates with the Greats” Interview Party
Blog Post
Rethinking Summer Reading Lists
Blog Post
Create a Writing Wish List
Minilesson
Creating a Dialogue Journal
Engage in a written conversation.
![](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_364650650.jpg?itok=pBLFQo9R)
Blog Post
Dos and Don'ts of Writing Assessment
Blog Post
Can Artistic Thinking Spark Creativity in Your Classroom?
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15 Engaging Explanatory Writing Prompts
Blog Post
Debunking Myths About Student Writers
Minilesson
Guarding Against Confirmation Bias
Read news from an unbiased point of view.
![Guarding Against Confirmation Bias](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_485813455.jpg?itok=XbxWDcw7)
Minilesson
Detecting Fake News
Ask critical questions to detect fake news.
![Detecting Fake News](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_510365674.jpg?itok=GZ-KMP1P)
Blog Post
4 Writing Ideas for Creative Classrooms
Minilesson
Starting Stories with Suspense
Inspire storytelling with original story starters.
![Starting Stories with Suspense Starting Stories with Suspense](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/classroom-skills-color.jpg?itok=wnmYMeNj)
Minilesson
Writing a Fictionalized Diary
Have students write a diary entry of an everyday object.
![Writing a Fictionalized Diary Writing a Fictionalized Diary](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/makingAlbums.jpg?itok=FR9EuZ8M)
Minilesson
Distinguishing Argumentation from Persuasion
Study argumentation/persuasion.
![Distinguishing Argumentation from Persuasion Stick figure contemplating apples vs oranges](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/apples%26oranges.jpg?itok=iTTz9taM)
Minilesson
Developing an Opinion Statement
Develop a main claim.
![Developing an Opinion Statement (Claim) High school male cheering](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/otherArguments.jpg?itok=FFthw6kF)
Minilesson
Answering Objections in Arguments
Answer key objections to an argument.
![Answering Objections in Arguments Illustration of figure pulling rope](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/CounteringArguments.jpg?itok=9Rv-cKBw)
Blog Post
6 Strategies for Writing Arguments
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12 Writing-to-Learn Activities
Minilesson
Keeping a Learning Log
Tips for starting and maintaining a learning log.
![Keeping a Learning Log Young adult writing on a notepad](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/writingNewsStories.jpg?itok=sVn16KBl)
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)