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Unusual fruits and vegetables
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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)
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Using 5 Critical Thinking Strategies
Use this video to help students think critically.
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Using 5-5-5 Breathing to Calm Down
Teach 5-5-5 breathing to calm students.
![Using 5-5-5 Breathing to Calm Down clouds spelling, "just breathe"](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_150843320.jpg?itok=Juj-6vFv)
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Using a Peer Response Sheet
Teach students to write peer responses.
![Response Sheet Example Response Sheet Example](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/Response%20Sheet%20Example.jpg?itok=IbyKIbXv)
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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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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 Bodily Meditation
Open a line of communication between body and brain.
![](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_111725618.jpeg?itok=6lbOqbOR)
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Using Commas in a Series
Use commas in series.
![Using Commas in a Series Anteater](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_305504564.jpg?itok=mgbCjcw6)
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Using Commas in Dates and Addresses
Use commas in dates and addresses.
![Using Commas in Dates and Addresses Fireworks](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_281822831.jpg?itok=-3RK25mt)
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Using Commas with Numbers and Interjections
Use commas with numbers and interjections.
![Using Commas with Numbers and Interjections Rain on a window](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_298791248.jpg?itok=rA9NI5FK)
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Using Context Clues
Learn new words with context clues.
![Context Clues Context Clues](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/guy%20%26%20big%20arrow-color.jpg?itok=X_FDQpCD)
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Using Hyphens with Compounds and Fractions
Use hyphens in compounds and fractions.
![Using Hyphens with Compounds and Fractions Lights at field](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_226797532.jpg?itok=t7S9IzMA)
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Using Inquire in Your School Library
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Using Inquire to Prepare for New Assessments
Blog Post
Using Inquiry Projects to Teach Language Arts
Minilesson
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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Using Parallel Structure
Teach students to write using parallel structure.
![Using Parallel Structure parallel yellow stripes on road](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_242498833.jpg?itok=d56KqkpC)
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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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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)
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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)
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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)
Minilesson
Using Positive Self-Talk
Replace negative with positive self-talk.
![Using Positive Self-Talk Two teenage girls holding balloons with facial expressions outdoors](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_232392982.jpg?itok=5U1Nk5Lg)
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Using Progressive Relaxation
Use progressive relaxation to calm students.
![Using Progressive Relaxation an image of a cat lying on its back](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_149489132_0.jpg?itok=1s3bbnEy)