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Minilesson
Closely Read with SQ3R
Closely read with SQ3R.
![Close Reading Close Reading](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/using%20the%20library-color%20copy.jpg?itok=sihEhgK8)
Blog Post
Check Your Writing Assumptions
Minilesson
Adjusting Your Writing Voice
Adjust voice for audience and purpose.
![](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/persuasiveEssays%20copy.jpg?itok=kM2eWIwC)
Minilesson
Forming a Thesis Statement
Focus on part of your topic.
![Forming a Thesis Forming a Thesis](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/group%20advising-color%20copy.jpg?itok=N7LyaNP5)
Minilesson
Evaluating Sources of Information
Evaluate sources with a checklist.
![Evaluating Sources of Information Evaluating Sources of Information](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/editingProofreading.png?itok=jpWzVPC9)
Minilesson
Selecting Topics with the Basics of Life
Use broad subjects to find specific topics.
![Selecting Topics Selecting Topics](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/essays-color%20copy.jpg?itok=Jszcj-Zg)
Books
Write for College Teacher's Guide
Books
Write for College
Minilesson
Writing a Creative Synopsis
Create a synopsis of a book, TV show, or event.
![Writing a Creative Synopsis Television illustration](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/watchingForFun.jpg?itok=n-1oXcxt)
Minilesson
Defending Huck Finn
Defend a fictional character in court.
![Huck Finn Huck Finn](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/Cartoons_by_Bradley%2C_cartoonist_of_the_Chicago_Daily_News%3B_%281917%29_%2814585129320%29.jpg?itok=3Gtnpalg)
Minilesson
Time Surgeons
Change one small thing to change history.
![Clock Clock](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_8986105.jpg?itok=qbdFmBGv)
Minilesson
Class Mascot
Create a memorable class mascot.
![Mascot Mascot](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_646671004.jpg?itok=Oz22wfZN)
Minilesson
One-Month Miracles
Devise creative solutions for impossible tasks.
![dolphins dolphins](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_172733906.jpg?itok=ZQKTtEHr)
Blog Post
How to Teach Creativity
Blog Post
7 Tips for NaNoWriMo
Minilesson
Writing a Fictionalized Diary
Have students write a diary entry of an everyday object.
![Writing a Fictionalized Diary Writing a Fictionalized Diary](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/makingAlbums.jpg?itok=FR9EuZ8M)
Minilesson
Starting Stories with Suspense
Inspire storytelling with original story starters.
![Starting Stories with Suspense Starting Stories with Suspense](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/classroom-skills-color.jpg?itok=wnmYMeNj)