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Minilesson
Comparing with a Venn Diagram
Analyze similarities and differences.
Minilesson
Analyzing with a Line Diagram
Analyze parts of a topic with a line diagram.
Minilesson
Writing a Tumble-Down Poem
Help students write a free-verse poem.
Minilesson
Writing a 5 W’s Story
Help students write realistic stories.
Minilesson
Elaborating in a Food Review
Help students practice elaboration.
Minilesson
Writing Freely and Rapidly
Teach student to freewrite for ideas.
Minilesson
Writing a Family Story and Historical Marker
Inspire students to write family stories.
Minilesson
Using a Peer Response Sheet
Teach students to write peer responses.
Minilesson
Discovering Narrative Strategies
Use shared inquiry to develop personal narratives.
Minilesson
Discovering Rules for Their, There, and They’re
Use shared inquiry to learn their, there, and they're.
Minilesson
Sharing Fiction with a Partner
Use shared inquiry to read fiction.
Minilesson
Writing a Historical Dialogue
Create a dialogue with a historical figure.
Minilesson
Elaborating Sentences
Add detail to sentences.
Minilesson
Elaborating with Supporting Details
Use a variety of details.
Minilesson
Capturing Readers' Attention
Use opening strategies.
Minilesson
Answering Objections
Address opposing positions.
Minilesson
Defending Huck Finn
Defend a fictional character in court.
Minilesson
Building Words
Assemble prefixes, roots, and suffixes.
Minilesson
Answering Objections in Arguments
Answer key objections to an argument.
Minilesson
Labeling Your Feelings
Calm your body and mind by voicing your feelings.
Minilesson
Using Signal Phrases
Smoothy integrate sources in your writing.
Student Writing Model
Caught in the Net
Kim’s essay uses narration and definition to focus on Internet addiction. This essay predates Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Skype, and smart phones. How has our definition of Internet addiction changed?
Student Writing Model
Internet Plagiarism
Dan writes a problem-solution essay that focuses on one of the great temptations of the digital age: stealing intellectual property via the Internet. The essay begins by explaining the problem in detail and then shifts to recommending a set of solutions.
Student Writing Model
It’s a Boy!
This model recounts an embarrassing public experience that provided the writer with new insight into teen pregnancy, single parenthood, and social stigmas. The voice of the piece shows the writer's personality and easily connects with readers. Many vivid details make the experience come to life.