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Minilesson
Malapropism Mania!
Find and fix malapropisms.
![Say What? Say What?](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/soundAdviceC.jpg?itok=bDOn2Jqo)
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Words in the Wild
Search the Web for correct usage.
![Words in the Wild Words in the Wild](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/Contents_ChapterPgArt.jpg?itok=BrSvhYqU)
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Idiom Safari
Find idioms on the Internet.
![Searching for Workplace Idioms Searching for Workplace Idioms](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/usingInternet_c.jpg?itok=rctlkMyn)
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Literal Idioms
Use idioms literally in a sentence.
![Floating on Air Floating on Air](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/freeWriter.jpg?itok=PSj9QpWW)
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Pun-ishing Idioms
Create puns using literal idioms.
![Shocking Puns Shocking Puns](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/electronicNote_c.jpg?itok=plO-cNys)
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Building Words
Assemble prefixes, roots, and suffixes.
![Building Vocabulary Building Vocabulary](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/building%20blocks-color.jpg?itok=0DwM0DTm)
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Using Context Clues
Learn new words with context clues.
![Context Clues Context Clues](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/guy%20%26%20big%20arrow-color.jpg?itok=X_FDQpCD)
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Understanding Context Clues
Learn about context clues for vocabulary.
![Gathering Context Clues Gathering Context Clues](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/guy%20placing%20pieces-color.jpg?itok=-n3u3zZe)
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Recognizing Logical Fallacies 2
Learn to spot logical fallacies.
![What Did You Say? What Did You Say?](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/testsC_0.jpg?itok=IEqhXg6J)
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Recognizing Logical Fallacies 1
Learn to spot logical fallacies.
![Luring the Unsuspecting Luring the Unsuspecting](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/commasC.jpg?itok=yRs1kDjC)
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Distinguishing Argumentation from Persuasion
Study argumentation/persuasion.
![Distinguishing Argumentation from Persuasion Stick figure contemplating apples vs oranges](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/apples%26oranges.jpg?itok=iTTz9taM)
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Developing an Opinion Statement
Develop a main claim.
![Developing an Opinion Statement (Claim) High school male cheering](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/otherArguments.jpg?itok=FFthw6kF)
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Answering Objections in Arguments
Answer key objections to an argument.
![Answering Objections in Arguments Illustration of figure pulling rope](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/CounteringArguments.jpg?itok=9Rv-cKBw)
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Keeping a Learning Log
Tips for starting and maintaining a learning log.
![Keeping a Learning Log Young adult writing on a notepad](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/writingNewsStories.jpg?itok=sVn16KBl)
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Performing a Stop 'n' Write
Pause and reflect on your reading or learning.
![Stop N' Write Stop Sign](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/StopSign.png?itok=XqP5WoAm)
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Choosing the Right Coordinating Conjunction
Learn how to choose precise connecting words.
![Traffic Light Traffic Light](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/trafficLight.jpg?itok=VbDpPt05)
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Elaborating Ideas with Compound Sentences
Learn how to add new details to sentences.
![Street Art Street Art](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/streetArt.jpg?itok=K3G2EmQa)
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Making Rhetorical Appeals
Appeal to ethos, logos, and pathos.
![Making Rhetorical Appeals Aristotle Statue](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_40849360.jpg?itok=g4j2mO-D)
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Analyzing the Medium of a Message
Improve students' media literacy.
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Using Bodily Meditation
Open a line of communication between body and brain.
![](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_111725618.jpeg?itok=6lbOqbOR)
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Labeling Your Feelings
Calm your body and mind by voicing your feelings.
![](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_58967644.jpeg?itok=aMdR_2tN)
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Journaling About Intuitions
Track the ways your intuitions guide your decisions.
![](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/Mirror.jpeg?itok=_LeQ_WsE)
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Analyze the Communication Situation
Think of the sender, message, medium, receiver, and context.
![Communication Situation Communication Situation](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/Communication%20Situation.png?itok=_mOVdN1J)
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Make Abstract Ideas Concrete
Make concrete representations of abstract ideas.
![Making the Abstract Concrete Making the Abstract Concrete](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/guy%20with%20pieces-color.jpg?itok=G66upm7Q)