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Writing a "Showing" Paragraph
Help students show instead of tell.
Minilesson
Writing an InstaMemory
Help students narrate and describe.
Minilesson
Writing a Four-Star Food Review
Use this prompt to spark students' creativity.
Minilesson
Writing: Now how do I get out of this one?
Assign this prompt to spark students' creativity.
Minilesson
Writing a Diary of a Famous Figure
Have students creatively narrate.
Minilesson
Writing Back-and-Forth Stories
Inspire students to collaborate in writing.
Minilesson
Using PAST to Understand Assignments
Teach students to analyze writing assignments.
Minilesson
Elaborating Ideas Using Different Levels of Details
Teach elaboration with levels of detail.
Minilesson
Asking Bigger and Better Questions
Teach students to form better questions.
Minilesson
Using 5 Critical Thinking Strategies
Use this video to help students think critically.
Minilesson
Deciding When to Use Formal and Informal Language
Match language with purpose and audience.
Minilesson
Solving Problems Critically and Creatively
Help students improve problem solving.
Minilesson
Drawing a Life Map
Help students gather ideas for narratives.
Minilesson
Freewriting for Writing Topics
Have students freewrite for topic ideas.
Minilesson
Analyzing the Sender of a Message
Help students think about sources.
Minilesson
Understanding a Message's Subject and Purpose
Teach students how to analyze messages.
Minilesson
Forming a Focus
Help students write strong focus statements.
Minilesson
Analyzing the Receiver of a Message
Teach students to think about audience.
Minilesson
Thinking About the Context of a Message
Teach students to think about context.
Minilesson
Confusing “Its” and “It’s”
Help students sort out its and it's.
Minilesson
Avoiding Double Subjects
Help students avoid double subjects.
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.