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Minilesson
Using Transitions to Add Information and Emphasis
Help students add information and emphasis.
![Using Transitions to Add Information and Emphasis a line of apples transition from unfocused to focused](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_52649272.jpg?itok=fDDtyAV4)
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Replacing General Nouns with Specific Nouns
Identify and replace general nouns.
![Replacing General Nouns with Specific Nouns Illustration of sleeping dog](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/sleepingDog_0.jpg?itok=bRouKdcy)
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Replacing Dull Verbs with Vivid Verbs
Energize students' writing with vivid verbs.
![Replacing Dull Verbs with Vivid Verbs Photo of two young girls sledding](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_316607174.jpg?itok=OO0qXTqr)
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Summarizing Ideas in a Nutshell
Practice one-sentence summaries.
![Nutshelling Photo of an open walnut shell](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_156628490.jpg?itok=I4VctM2X)
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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 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)
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Analyzing Writing Prompts
Practice studying the parts of a test prompt.
![Analyzing Test Prompts Photo of a blue exam book](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_171787496.jpg?itok=CTV0-il8)
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Sentence Modeling with the Masters
Practice sentence modeling.
![Modeling the Masters Stamp of Mark Twain](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_134702666.jpg?itok=EJb0oCJy)
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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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Creating Pie Graphs
![Computer Lab Pie Graph Computer Lab Pie Graph](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/computerLabGraph.png?itok=ByHMnqbl)
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Creating a Plan
Help students plan projects.
![Creating a Plan an image of a planning sheet](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/Planning_Sheet_InquireMS_261_0.jpg?itok=O5RHUt7n)
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Creating a Rubric to Evaluate Projects
Create a quick rubric for any project.
![Rubric Sheet Rubric Sheet](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/rubricSheet.jpg?itok=aBq3rXqt)
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Performing "Systems Checks" of Your Writing
Help students self-evaluate their writing.
![Completing a Writing "Systems Check" Pilots interacting in a plane cockpit](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_197749196.jpg?itok=5LuwrPBv)
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Discovering Word Origins (Etymology)
Use shared inquiry to find word origins.
![Using Shared Inquiry: Learning About the Origins of Words Word cloud](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/Wordle.jpg?itok=KsEKb33x)
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Creating a Growth Mindset
Develop a growth mindset.
![](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/322588127.jpg?itok=s-45AKuC)
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Starting a Journal
Help students begin journal writing.
![Journal Writing Journal Writing](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/one%20writers%20process-color%20copy.jpg?itok=mgYVwtOI)
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Analyzing Point of View in Media
Review media for point of view.
![](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_338439047.jpg?itok=r_GtP02Z)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)