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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
Subscriber Spotlight: Posters from Thailand!
Minilesson
Creating a Growth Mindset
Develop a growth mindset.

Minilesson
Starting a Journal
Help students begin journal writing.

Blog Post
3 Wise Ways to Teach Writing
Minilesson
If I Were President
Think about being president.

Minilesson
Comparing Myself to a President
Compare yourself to a president.

Minilesson
Elaborating Sentences
Add detail to sentences.

Minilesson
Elaborating with Supporting Details
Use a variety of details.

Minilesson
Capturing Readers' Attention
Use opening strategies.

Minilesson
Answering Objections
Address opposing positions.

Blog Post
How to Teach Problem Solving
Blog Post
7 Tips for NaNoWriMo
Blog Post
How to Teach Creativity
Minilesson
One-Month Miracles
Devise creative solutions for impossible tasks.

Minilesson
Class Mascot
Create a memorable class mascot.

Minilesson
Time Surgeons
Change one small thing to change history.

Minilesson
Selecting Topics with the Basics of Life
Use broad subjects to find specific topics.

Minilesson
Forming a Thesis Statement
Focus on part of your topic.

Minilesson
Adjusting Your Writing Voice
Adjust voice for audience and purpose.

Minilesson
Closely Read with SQ3R
Closely read with SQ3R.
