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Minilesson
Freewriting for Writing Topics
Have students freewrite for topic ideas.
![Freewriting for Writing Topics girl freewriting](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/ML_freewriting.jpg?itok=ui_Hqd4y)
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Analyzing the Sender of a Message
Help students think about sources.
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Understanding a Message's Subject and Purpose
Teach students how to analyze messages.
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Forming a Focus
Help students write strong focus statements.
![Forming a Focus illustration of squirrel looking through a telescope](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/ML_FormingFocus.jpg?itok=WHlLCpZ6)
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Analyzing the Receiver of a Message
Teach students to think about audience.
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Thinking About the Context of a Message
Teach students to think about context.
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Confusing “Its” and “It’s”
Help students sort out its and it's.
![Confusing "Its" and "It's" a tree blown over by strong wind](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_18337852.jpg?itok=AFzXvnxY)
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Avoiding Double Subjects
Help students avoid double subjects.
![Avoiding Double Subjects twin sheep in a field](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_73158286.jpg?itok=vaJEFFAO)
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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
Creating Command Sentences
Help students build command sentences.
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Using Transitions to Add Information and Emphasis
Help students add information and emphasis.
![Using Transitions to Add Information and Emphasis a line of apples transition from unfocused to focused](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_52649272.jpg?itok=fDDtyAV4)
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Forming Pronouns: Possessives and Contractions
Teach possessives and contractions.
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Thinking About a Process
Prepare students for how-to or process writing.
Minilesson
Replacing General Nouns with Specific Nouns
Identify and replace general nouns.
![Replacing General Nouns with Specific Nouns Illustration of sleeping dog](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/sleepingDog_0.jpg?itok=bRouKdcy)
Minilesson
Replacing Dull Verbs with Vivid Verbs
Energize students' writing with vivid verbs.
![Replacing Dull Verbs with Vivid Verbs Photo of two young girls sledding](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_316607174.jpg?itok=OO0qXTqr)
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Summarizing Ideas in a Nutshell
Practice one-sentence summaries.
![Nutshelling Photo of an open walnut shell](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_156628490.jpg?itok=I4VctM2X)
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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)
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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
Using 5-5-5 Breathing to Calm Down
Teach 5-5-5 breathing to calm students.
![Using 5-5-5 Breathing to Calm Down clouds spelling, "just breathe"](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_150843320.jpg?itok=Juj-6vFv)
Minilesson
Using Progressive Relaxation
Use progressive relaxation to calm students.
![Using Progressive Relaxation an image of a cat lying on its back](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_149489132_0.jpg?itok=1s3bbnEy)
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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)
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Recognizing Bullying
Help students recognize bullying.
![Recognizing Bullying image of a boy being bullied at school](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_200319638.jpg?itok=2TA88p3f)
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Taking Action Against Bullying
Teach students strategies for staying safe.
![Taking Action Against Bullying group of diverse young students standing together in classroom](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_44645314.jpg?itok=bFMdBhzt)