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Minilesson
Using Apostrophes in Contractions and Possessives
Use apostrophes with contractions and possessives.
![Using Apostrophes in Contractions and Possessives Open book with imaginary landscape](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_132452552.jpg?itok=x7jCqW7W)
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Using Quotation Marks
Use quotation marks with titles and quotations.
![Using Quotation Marks Gollum paddling in underground river](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_76453180.jpg?itok=YPeQmC16)
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Correcting Capitalization 2
Correct capitalization.
![Correcting Capitalization 2 Plane taking off](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_129132983.jpg?itok=GJX5ckyq)
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Using Numbers
Use numbers correctly.
![Using Numbers Colorful fabric from a southwestern rug](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_312772022.jpg?itok=Ov5RZk-p)
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Correcting Subject-Verb Agreement 2
Make subjects and verbs agree in number.
![Correcting Subject-Verb Agreement 2 Bison walking on the snow](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_265898978.jpg?itok=jZjzqMWC)
Minilesson
Fixing Run-On Sentences
Correct run-on sentences.
![Fixing Run-On Sentences Image of the liberty bell](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_268449434.jpg?itok=oEHEDEKl)
Minilesson
Fixing Sentence Fragments
Fix sentence fragments.
![Fixing Sentence Fragments Picture of Dorothea Dix](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_252141763.jpg?itok=DapCoVuK)
Minilesson
Using the Right Word
Use the right word.
![Using the Right Word an image of the recycling symbol](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_289090385.jpg?itok=DYKi09a9)
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Combining Choppy Sentences
Combine sentences for better flow.
![Combining Choppy Sentences An image of the planet Venus](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_163793459.jpg?itok=WziifnKE)
Blog Post
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Minilesson
Creating a Growth Mindset
Develop a growth mindset.
![](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/322588127.jpg?itok=s-45AKuC)
Minilesson
Starting a Journal
Help students begin journal writing.
![Journal Writing Journal Writing](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/one%20writers%20process-color%20copy.jpg?itok=mgYVwtOI)
Blog Post
3 Wise Ways to Teach Writing
Minilesson
If I Were President
Think about being president.
![If I Were President If I Were President](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/abeStudent.jpg?itok=YWAT2OvT)
Minilesson
Comparing Myself to a President
Compare yourself to a president.
![Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/abrahamLincoln.jpg?itok=yNqdc1UJ)
Minilesson
If I Were a President's Pet
Imagine being a president's pet.
![FDR quote FDR quote](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/FDRquote.jpg?itok=ZZhdfbaj)
Minilesson
Elaborating Sentences
Add detail to sentences.
![Elaborating Sentences Cheerleaders at a high school football game](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_2486221.jpg?itok=rt195dOH)
Minilesson
Elaborating with Supporting Details
Use a variety of details.
![Elaborating with Supporting Details Bridge support](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_100867018.jpg?itok=OQ2AmGx4)
Minilesson
Capturing Readers' Attention
Use opening strategies.
![Capturing Readers' Attention Photo of a gorilla](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_134626295.jpg?itok=4ePINAYH)
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Answering Objections
Address opposing positions.
![Photo of a protestor with a "no" sign](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_125763227.jpg?itok=439rNhuJ)