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Minilesson
Using Quotation Marks
Use quotation marks with titles and quotations.
Minilesson
Correcting Capitalization 2
Correct capitalization.
Minilesson
Using Numbers
Use numbers correctly.
Minilesson
Correcting Subject-Verb Agreement 2
Make subjects and verbs agree in number.
Minilesson
Fixing Run-On Sentences
Correct run-on sentences.
Minilesson
Fixing Sentence Fragments
Fix sentence fragments.
Minilesson
Using the Right Word
Use the right word.
Minilesson
Combining Choppy Sentences
Combine sentences for better flow.
Blog Post
Developing Fluent Readers
Blog Post
8 Best Practices for Mentoring Young Writers
Blog Post
Connecting Writing with Media Literacy
Blog Post
Mapping Your Writing Process
Blog Post
6 Ways to Scaffold Writing for ELLs
Blog Post
5 Fun Thanksgiving Writing Prompts
Blog Post
8 Mindful Writing Habits (and 16 Prompts!)
Blog Post
Eyes on Editing
Blog Post
Pitch Your Project!
Minilesson
Writing Descriptions That "Show" Instead of "Tell"
Teach students to use sensory details.
Minilesson
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.
