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Minilesson
Using Parallel Structure
Teach students to write using parallel structure.
Minilesson
Using Time-Order Transitions
Teach about chronological transitions.
Minilesson
Creating Command Sentences
Help students build command sentences.
Minilesson
Using Transitions to Add Information and Emphasis
Help students add information and emphasis.
Minilesson
Forming Pronouns: Possessives and Contractions
Teach possessives and contractions.
Minilesson
Thinking About a Process
Prepare students for how-to or process writing.
Minilesson
Replacing General Nouns with Specific Nouns
Identify and replace general nouns.
Minilesson
Replacing Dull Verbs with Vivid Verbs
Energize students' writing with vivid verbs.
Minilesson
Summarizing Ideas in a Nutshell
Practice one-sentence summaries.
Minilesson
Seeing Emotion in Facial Expressions
Create mindfulness of facial expressions.
Minilesson
Seeing Emotions in Body Language
Create mindfulness of body language.
Minilesson
Understanding the Parts of the Brain
Teach brain parts and functions.
Minilesson
Using 5-5-5 Breathing to Calm Down
Teach 5-5-5 breathing to calm students.
Minilesson
Using Progressive Relaxation
Use progressive relaxation to calm students.
Minilesson
Starting Stories: 5 Great Beginning Strategies
Practice five strategies for starting a story.
Minilesson
Recognizing Bullying
Help students recognize bullying.
Minilesson
Taking Action Against Bullying
Teach students strategies for staying safe.
Minilesson
Doing Random Acts of Kindness
Help students be kind to each other.
Minilesson
Analyzing Writing Prompts
Practice studying the parts of a test prompt.
Minilesson
Sentence Modeling with the Masters
Practice sentence modeling.
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Setting and Reaching Goals
Help students set and reach academic goals.
Minilesson
Using Positive Self-Talk
Replace negative with positive self-talk.
Minilesson
Calming Down with Deep Pressure
Teach deep pressure to calm students.
Minilesson
Expressing Emotions Through Drawing
Help students draw their feelings.