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FAQ Page
What are life skills?
21st Century Skills:
Life Skills
Flexibility
Initiative
Social Skills
Productivity
Leadership
FAQ Page
What are learning skills?
21st Century Skills:
Learning Skills
Critical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Problem Solving
Communicating
Collaborating
Building Arguments
FAQ Page
What are 21st century skills?
21st Century Skills:
Learning Skills
Literacy Skills
Life Skills
Writing Topic
What animals can teach people
Level:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Research Writing
Form:
News Feature
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Research Report
Theme:
Animals
People
Education
Writing Topic
What a house of the future might look like
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Research Writing
Form:
Explanatory Paragraph
Description
Explanatory Essay
Research Report
Theme:
Science
Future
Technology
Energy
Writing Topic
What a family member taught me
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Personal Writing
Narrative Writing
Explanatory Writing
Form:
Journal
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Personal Essay
Theme:
Family
Education
WETG010
Writing Topic
We got caught!
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Creative Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Story
Play
Poem
Theme:
Friends
Life
Rules
Writing Topic
We couldn't stop laughing!
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Creative Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Story
Play
Poem
Theme:
Friends
Play
Life
Writing Topic
We all make mistakes
Level:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
Personal Essay
Theme:
Life
Education
People
Video
Ways to Maximize Learning in English Language Arts
Writing Topic
Water balloons!
Level:
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Narrative Writing
Form:
Narrative Paragraph
Personal Narrative
How-To
Theme:
Play
Friends
Family
Blog Post
Vocabulary for Critical Thinking
21st Century Skills:
Literacy Skills
Reading to Learn
Writing to Learn
Building Vocabulary
Student Writing Model
Vegetarian Lunch Options at Bay High
Karin, the email writer, speaks knowledgeably and sincerely as she presents a reasonable, thoughtful request.
Level:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Mode:
Business Writing
Form:
Email
Theme:
Food
Education
Rights
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)
Minilesson
Using Time-Order Transitions
Teach about chronological transitions.
![Using Time-Order Transitions illustration of a clock character holding a pencil](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/ML_timeOrderTransitions.jpg?itok=g-q3oD1g)
Minilesson
Using the Right Word
Use the right word.
![Using the Right Word an image of the recycling symbol](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_289090385.jpg?itok=DYKi09a9)
Minilesson
Using Signal Phrases
Smoothy integrate sources in your writing.
![](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/SignalPhrase3.png?itok=j5xsMBqD)
Minilesson
Using Quotation Marks
Use quotation marks with titles and quotations.
![Using Quotation Marks Gollum paddling in underground river](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_76453180.jpg?itok=YPeQmC16)
Video
Using Project Based Learning to Engage Students in Content
Minilesson
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)
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)
Minilesson
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)