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Infographic
Show or Tell
Infographic
Text Structures Revealed
Infographic
7 C's for Building a Rock-Solid Argument
Blog Post
Teaching the Whole Child (in a Fragmented World)
Blog Post
Developing Social-Emotional Skills Through Literature
Blog Post
Dealing with Sadness in School
Blog Post
Connect SEL to the Brain
Minilesson
Analyzing the Medium of a Message
Improve students' media literacy.
Minilesson
Analyze the Communication Situation
Think of the sender, message, medium, receiver, and context.
Minilesson
Make Abstract Ideas Concrete
Make concrete representations of abstract ideas.
Minilesson
Create a Memory Palace
Use spatial awareness to improve memory.
Minilesson
Using Anecdotes in Formal Writing
Add a narrative touch to formal writing.
Minilesson
Asking and Answering the 5 W's and H Questions
Teach students to collect key details.
Minilesson
Writing a Creative Synopsis
Create a synopsis of a book, TV show, or event.
Minilesson
Using Perspective Shifting to Imagine History
Help students gain a historical viewpoint.
Minilesson
Using Perspective Shifting to Persuade Readers
Help students see from readers' perspectives.
Minilesson
Using Perspective Shifting to Understand Others
Help students improve empathy.
Blog Post
Make Way for Writers' Notebooks
Blog Post
How to Create Engaging Writing Prompts
Blog Post
Invigorate Reading Discussions
Blog Post
Best Practices for Teaching Grammar
Blog Post
Grow the Reading-Writing Connection
Minilesson
Making Rhetorical Appeals
Appeal to ethos, logos, and pathos.
Minilesson
Evaluating Sources of Information
Evaluate sources with a checklist.