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    Detecting Media Bias

    Practice detecting bias.
     

    Image of an unbalanced scale

    Minilesson

    Writing a Historical Dialogue

    Create a dialogue with a historical figure.

    Minilesson

    Writing an Arts & Performance Review

    Review a song, dance, poem, or piece of artwork.

    Vintage symbols of various arts

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    Writing a List Poem

    Learn how to write a list poem.
     

    Quill and Ink

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    Elaborating Sentences

    Add detail to sentences.

    Cheerleaders at a high school football game

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    Elaborating with Supporting Details

    Use a variety of details.

    Bridge support

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    Capturing Readers' Attention

    Use opening strategies.

    Photo of a gorilla

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    Answering Objections

    Address opposing positions.

    Photo of a protestor with a "no" sign

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    Creating a Dialogue Journal

    Engage in a written conversation.

    Minilesson

    Guarding Against Confirmation Bias

    Read news from an unbiased point of view.

    Minilesson

    Detecting Fake News

    Ask critical questions to detect fake news.

    Minilesson

    Starting Stories with Suspense

    Inspire storytelling with original story starters. 

    Starting Stories with Suspense

    Minilesson

    Writing a Fictionalized Diary

    Have students write a diary entry of an everyday object. 

    Writing a Fictionalized Diary

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    One-Month Miracles

    Devise creative solutions for impossible tasks.

    dolphins

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    Class Mascot

    Create a memorable class mascot.

    Mascot

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    Time Surgeons

    Change one small thing to change history.

    Clock

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    Defending Huck Finn

    Defend a fictional character in court.

    Huck Finn

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    Selecting Topics with the Basics of Life

    Use broad subjects to find specific topics.

    Selecting Topics

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    Forming a Thesis Statement

    Focus on part of your topic.
     

    Forming a Thesis

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    Adjusting Your Writing Voice

    Adjust voice for audience and purpose.

    Minilesson

    Closely Read with SQ3R

    Closely read with SQ3R.

    Close Reading

    Minilesson

    Understanding the Plot Line

    Understand the plot line.

    Plot Line

    Minilesson

    Evaluating Advertisements

    Evaluate advertisements.

    Egyptian Deities Cigarette Ad

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    Creating Flowcharts

    Chart a process.

    Emergency Medical Response Flowchart

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