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Minilesson
Writing a Creative Synopsis
Create a synopsis of a book, TV show, or event.
![Writing a Creative Synopsis Television illustration](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/watchingForFun.jpg?itok=n-1oXcxt)
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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)
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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 a "Showing" Paragraph
Help students show instead of tell.
![Writing a "Showing" Paragraph A GROUP OF MEN AND WOMEN, WITH A GUIDE, WHITEWATER RAFTING ON THE PATATE RIVER, ECUADOR](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_97187492.jpg?itok=b3LAsKXA)
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Writing a Four-Star Food Review
Use this prompt to spark students' creativity.
![Writing a Four-Star Food Review Image of plates and silverware](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_286756667.jpg?itok=EEdFMgUW)
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Writing: Now how do I get out of this one?
Assign this prompt to spark students' creativity.
![Writing: Now how do I get out of this one? Mop](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_82852942.jpg?itok=3uWIuCok)
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Writing a Diary of a Famous Figure
Have students creatively narrate.
![Writing a Diary of a Famous Figure a diary](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_173670611.jpg?itok=GBm_Hxvp)
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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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Elaborating Ideas Using Different Levels of Details
Teach elaboration with levels of detail.
![Elaborating Ideas Using Different Levels of Details hieroglyphics](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_225667918.jpg?itok=0HO1ZrTC)
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Asking Bigger and Better Questions
Teach students to form better questions.
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Using 5 Critical Thinking Strategies
Use this video to help students think critically.
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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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Drawing a Life Map
Help students gather ideas for narratives.
![Drawing a Life Map Life Map](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/lifeMap.jpg?itok=aMwLyOMR)
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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)