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Minilesson
Correcting Capitalization 2
Correct capitalization.
![Correcting Capitalization 2 Plane taking off](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_129132983.jpg?itok=GJX5ckyq)
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Using Numbers
Use numbers correctly.
![Using Numbers Colorful fabric from a southwestern rug](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_312772022.jpg?itok=Ov5RZk-p)
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Correcting Subject-Verb Agreement 2
Make subjects and verbs agree in number.
![Correcting Subject-Verb Agreement 2 Bison walking on the snow](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_265898978.jpg?itok=jZjzqMWC)
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Fixing Run-On Sentences
Correct run-on sentences.
![Fixing Run-On Sentences Image of the liberty bell](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_268449434.jpg?itok=oEHEDEKl)
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Fixing Sentence Fragments
Fix sentence fragments.
![Fixing Sentence Fragments Picture of Dorothea Dix](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_252141763.jpg?itok=DapCoVuK)
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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)
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Combining Choppy Sentences
Combine sentences for better flow.
![Combining Choppy Sentences An image of the planet Venus](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_163793459.jpg?itok=WziifnKE)
Minilesson
Writing a "Showing" Paragraph
Help students show instead of tell.
![Writing a "Showing" Paragraph A GROUP OF MEN AND WOMEN, WITH A GUIDE, WHITEWATER RAFTING ON THE PATATE RIVER, ECUADOR](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_97187492.jpg?itok=b3LAsKXA)
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Writing a Four-Star Food Review
Use this prompt to spark students' creativity.
![Writing a Four-Star Food Review Image of plates and silverware](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_286756667.jpg?itok=EEdFMgUW)
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Writing: Now how do I get out of this one?
Assign this prompt to spark students' creativity.
![Writing: Now how do I get out of this one? Mop](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_82852942.jpg?itok=3uWIuCok)
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Writing a Diary of a Famous Figure
Have students creatively narrate.
![Writing a Diary of a Famous Figure a diary](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_173670611.jpg?itok=GBm_Hxvp)
Minilesson
Elaborating Ideas Using Different Levels of Details
Teach elaboration with levels of detail.
![Elaborating Ideas Using Different Levels of Details hieroglyphics](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_225667918.jpg?itok=0HO1ZrTC)
Minilesson
Using Parallel Structure
Teach students to write using parallel structure.
![Using Parallel Structure parallel yellow stripes on road](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_242498833.jpg?itok=d56KqkpC)
Minilesson
Thinking About a Process
Prepare students for how-to or process writing.
Minilesson
Seeing Emotion in Facial Expressions
Create mindfulness of facial expressions.
![Seeing Emotions in Facial Expressions nine faces with expressing different feelings](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/ML_reading_faces2.jpg?itok=_KzYGJBB)
Minilesson
Seeing Emotions in Body Language
Create mindfulness of body language.
![Seeing Emotions in Body Language six images showing different body language](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/ML_SeeingEmotionBodyLanguage.jpg?itok=ZPpVvCBG)
Minilesson
Understanding the Parts of the Brain
Teach brain parts and functions.
![Understanding the Parts of the Brain image of the brain showing the brain stem, limbic system, and cortex](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/InFocus_153_top.jpg?itok=hQxHIz_R)
Minilesson
Starting Stories: 5 Great Beginning Strategies
Practice five strategies for starting a story.
![Starting Stories: 5 Great Beginning Strategies Photo of a runner crouching at the starting line of a track](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_269603210.jpg?itok=sns4pPjC)
Minilesson
Setting and Reaching Goals
Help students set and reach academic goals.
![Setting and Reaching Goals Low angle view of a male athlete performing a pole vault against the sky](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_144640325.jpg?itok=tb-67vQ2)
Minilesson
Calming Down with Deep Pressure
Teach deep pressure to calm students.
![Calming Down with Deep Pressure a woman's hand squeezing a stress ball](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_262854188.jpg?itok=gupnlaIA)
Minilesson
Sequencing with a Time Line
Use time lines for critical thinking.
![Marie Curie Time Line Marie Curie Time Line](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/marieCurieCareer.jpg?itok=FQFWB56k)
Minilesson
Evaluating with a Pro-Con Chart
Analyze good and bad with a pro-con chart.
![Westward Pro Con List Westward Pro Con List](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/westwardProCon.jpg?itok=vexEktKh)
Minilesson
Analyzing with a Cause-Effect Chart
Analyze causes and effects of any topic.
![Chemical Cause Effect Chemcial Cause Effect](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/chemicalCauseEffect.jpg?itok=pq5GoRTY)
Minilesson
Comparing with a Venn Diagram
Analyze similarities and differences.
![Presidents Venn Diagram Presidents Venn Diagram](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/presidentsVenn.jpg?itok=0zw_qrIW)