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Minilesson
Writing a Creative Synopsis
Create a synopsis of a book, TV show, or event.
Minilesson
Using Signal Phrases
Smoothy integrate sources in your writing.
Blog Post
Don’t Leave Grammar to AI
Blog Post
Pitch Your Project!
Blog Post
Grow the Reading-Writing Connection
Blog Post
Reflecting on "Bad Ideas About Writing"
Blog Post
4 Writing Activities for Celebrating Black History
Blog Post
Deeper Thinking for the Common Core
Minilesson
Creating Pie Graphs
Minilesson
Creating a Plan
Help students plan projects.
Blog Post
7 Graphic Organizers for Critical Thinking
Minilesson
Creating a Rubric to Evaluate Projects
Create a quick rubric for any project.
Minilesson
Sequencing with a Time Line
Use time lines for critical thinking.
Minilesson
Evaluating with a Pro-Con Chart
Analyze good and bad with a pro-con chart.
Minilesson
Analyzing with a Cause-Effect Chart
Analyze causes and effects of any topic.
Minilesson
Comparing with a Venn Diagram
Analyze similarities and differences.
Minilesson
Analyzing with a Line Diagram
Analyze parts of a topic with a line diagram.
Minilesson
Writing a Tumble-Down Poem
Help students write a free-verse poem.
Minilesson
Writing a 5 W’s Story
Help students write realistic stories.
Minilesson
Elaborating in a Food Review
Help students practice elaboration.
Minilesson
Writing Freely and Rapidly
Teach student to freewrite for ideas.
Minilesson
Writing a Family Story and Historical Marker
Inspire students to write family stories.
Blog Post
How Photojournalism Connects Kids and Community
Minilesson
Using a Peer Response Sheet
Teach students to write peer responses.
