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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 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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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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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)
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Avoiding Double Subjects
Help students avoid double subjects.
![Avoiding Double Subjects twin sheep in a field](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_73158286.jpg?itok=vaJEFFAO)
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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)
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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)