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Minilesson
Words in the Wild
Search the Web for correct usage.
![Words in the Wild Words in the Wild](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/Contents_ChapterPgArt.jpg?itok=BrSvhYqU)
Minilesson
Malapropism Mania!
Find and fix malapropisms.
![Say What? Say What?](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/soundAdviceC.jpg?itok=bDOn2Jqo)
Minilesson
Would You Rather?
Practice usage with a game.
![Comparing Apples to Oranges Comparing Apples to Oranges](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/wordChoiceC.jpg?itok=7wUpOP9Q)
Minilesson
Spell the Right Word
Practice spelling and usage.
![Using the Right Word Using the Right Word](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/whywriteCH_c.jpg?itok=6eFwqInz)
Minilesson
Usage Mnemonics
Create memory aids for usage.
![Memory Aid Memory Aid](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/testsC.jpg?itok=XZbK1kBc)
Minilesson
Rate Your Listening
Take a listening survey.
![Listening and Note Taking Listening and Note Taking](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/listening%20%26%20notetaking-color.jpg?itok=a246ywZV)
Minilesson
Creating Flowcharts
Chart a process.
Minilesson
Evaluating Advertisements
Evaluate advertisements.
Minilesson
Understanding the Plot Line
Understand the plot line.
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)