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Minilesson
Spell the Right Word
Practice spelling and usage.
Minilesson
Would You Rather?
Practice usage with a game.
Minilesson
Malapropism Mania!
Find and fix malapropisms.
Minilesson
Words in the Wild
Search the Web for correct usage.
Minilesson
Idiom Safari
Find idioms on the Internet.
Minilesson
Literal Idioms
Use idioms literally in a sentence.
Minilesson
Pun-ishing Idioms
Create puns using literal idioms.
Minilesson
Building Words
Assemble prefixes, roots, and suffixes.
Minilesson
Using Context Clues
Learn new words with context clues.
Minilesson
Understanding Context Clues
Learn about context clues for vocabulary.
Minilesson
Recognizing Logical Fallacies 2
Learn to spot logical fallacies.
Minilesson
Recognizing Logical Fallacies 1
Learn to spot logical fallacies.
Minilesson
Distinguishing Argumentation from Persuasion
Study argumentation/persuasion.
Minilesson
Developing an Opinion Statement
Develop a main claim.
Minilesson
Answering Objections in Arguments
Answer key objections to an argument.
Minilesson
Keeping a Learning Log
Tips for starting and maintaining a learning log.
Minilesson
Performing a Stop 'n' Write
Pause and reflect on your reading or learning.
Minilesson
Making Rhetorical Appeals
Appeal to ethos, logos, and pathos.
Minilesson
Labeling Your Feelings
Calm your body and mind by voicing your feelings.
Minilesson
Evaluating Sources of Information
Evaluate sources with a checklist.
Minilesson
Using Signal Phrases
Smoothy integrate sources in your writing.
