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Minilesson
Sentence Modeling with the Masters
Practice sentence modeling.

Minilesson
Using Positive Self-Talk
Replace negative with positive self-talk.

Minilesson
Creating Pie Graphs

Minilesson
Creating a Plan
Help students plan projects.

Minilesson
Creating a Rubric to Evaluate Projects
Create a quick rubric for any project.

Minilesson
Performing "Systems Checks" of Your Writing
Help students self-evaluate their writing.

Minilesson
Discovering Word Origins (Etymology)
Use shared inquiry to find word origins.

Minilesson
Creating a Growth Mindset
Develop a growth mindset.

Minilesson
Starting a Journal
Help students begin journal writing.

Minilesson
Analyzing Point of View in Media
Review media for point of view.

Minilesson
Detecting Media Bias
Practice detecting bias.

Minilesson
Writing an Arts & Performance Review
Review a song, dance, poem, or piece of artwork.

Minilesson
Writing a List Poem
Learn how to write a list poem.

Minilesson
Creating a Dialogue Journal
Engage in a written conversation.

Minilesson
Guarding Against Confirmation Bias
Read news from an unbiased point of view.

Minilesson
Detecting Fake News
Ask critical questions to detect fake news.

Minilesson
Starting Stories with Suspense
Inspire storytelling with original story starters.

Minilesson
Writing a Fictionalized Diary
Have students write a diary entry of an everyday object.

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One-Month Miracles
Devise creative solutions for impossible tasks.

Minilesson
Class Mascot
Create a memorable class mascot.

Minilesson
Time Surgeons
Change one small thing to change history.

Minilesson
Selecting Topics with the Basics of Life
Use broad subjects to find specific topics.

Minilesson
Forming a Thesis Statement
Focus on part of your topic.

Minilesson
Adjusting Your Writing Voice
Adjust voice for audience and purpose.
