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Minilesson
Analyzing the Medium of a Message
Improve students' media literacy.
Minilesson
Analyzing the Receiver of a Message
Teach students to think about audience.
Minilesson
Analyzing the Sender of a Message
Help students think about sources.
Analyzing the Sound of Poetry
Analyzing Theme
Minilesson
Analyzing with a Cause-Effect Chart
Analyze causes and effects of any topic.
Minilesson
Analyzing with a Line Diagram
Analyze parts of a topic with a line diagram.
Minilesson
Analyzing Writing Prompts
Practice studying the parts of a test prompt.
Analyzing Writing Prompts
Analyzing Writing Prompts
Analyzing Writing Prompts
Analyzing Writing Prompts
Student Writing Model
Ann
Kendra, a fourth grader, submitted this model in which she shares a very personal experience.
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Narrative Writing
Form:
Personal Narrative
Theme:
Friends
Love
Life
Fun
Play
Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Answering Multiple-Choice Questions Nonfiction Assessment VI
Minilesson
Answering Objections
Address opposing positions.
Minilesson
Answering Objections in Arguments
Answer key objections to an argument.
Student Writing Model
Ant Poem
Second-grader Pheba wrote a small poem that tells in just a few words what her subject does and how she feels about it.
Level:
Grade 2
Mode:
Creative Writing
Form:
Poem
Theme:
Animals
Science
Nature
Student Writing Model
Anticipating the Dream
Michelle (grade 11) develops this eyewitness account by answering the “5 W’s and H” about her parents becoming American citizens. The writer also shares her sensory impressions.
Level:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Mode:
Narrative Writing
Form:
Personal Narrative
Theme:
Culture
Family
Community
Rules
History
People
Rights
Writing Assessment Model
AP Stats Project
Writing Assessment Model
Area Man Teaches Ways to Check for B.O.
Minilesson
Asking and Answering the 5 W's and H Questions
Teach students to collect key details.
