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Minilesson
Using Perspective Shifting to Understand Others
Help students improve empathy.
![Using Perspective Shifting to Understand Others illustration of girl and boy working together](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/ML_perspectiveOthers.jpg?itok=zWIskYqq)
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Writing a "Showing" Paragraph
Help students show instead of tell.
![Writing a "Showing" Paragraph A GROUP OF MEN AND WOMEN, WITH A GUIDE, WHITEWATER RAFTING ON THE PATATE RIVER, ECUADOR](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_97187492.jpg?itok=b3LAsKXA)
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Writing an InstaMemory
Help students narrate and describe.
![Writing an InstaMemory smartphone in female hands taking photo](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_189095906.jpg?itok=8kAiPH_o)
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Writing a Four-Star Food Review
Use this prompt to spark students' creativity.
![Writing a Four-Star Food Review Image of plates and silverware](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_286756667.jpg?itok=EEdFMgUW)
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Writing: Now how do I get out of this one?
Assign this prompt to spark students' creativity.
![Writing: Now how do I get out of this one? Mop](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_82852942.jpg?itok=3uWIuCok)
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Writing a Diary of a Famous Figure
Have students creatively narrate.
![Writing a Diary of a Famous Figure a diary](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_173670611.jpg?itok=GBm_Hxvp)
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Elaborating Ideas Using Different Levels of Details
Teach elaboration with levels of detail.
![Elaborating Ideas Using Different Levels of Details hieroglyphics](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_225667918.jpg?itok=0HO1ZrTC)
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Avoiding Double Subjects
Help students avoid double subjects.
![Avoiding Double Subjects twin sheep in a field](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_73158286.jpg?itok=vaJEFFAO)
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Using Parallel Structure
Teach students to write using parallel structure.
![Using Parallel Structure parallel yellow stripes on road](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_242498833.jpg?itok=d56KqkpC)
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Using Time-Order Transitions
Teach about chronological transitions.
![Using Time-Order Transitions illustration of a clock character holding a pencil](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/ML_timeOrderTransitions.jpg?itok=g-q3oD1g)
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Thinking About a Process
Prepare students for how-to or process writing.
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Seeing Emotion in Facial Expressions
Create mindfulness of facial expressions.
![Seeing Emotions in Facial Expressions nine faces with expressing different feelings](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/ML_reading_faces2.jpg?itok=_KzYGJBB)
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Seeing Emotions in Body Language
Create mindfulness of body language.
![Seeing Emotions in Body Language six images showing different body language](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/ML_SeeingEmotionBodyLanguage.jpg?itok=ZPpVvCBG)
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Understanding the Parts of the Brain
Teach brain parts and functions.
![Understanding the Parts of the Brain image of the brain showing the brain stem, limbic system, and cortex](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/InFocus_153_top.jpg?itok=hQxHIz_R)
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Starting Stories: 5 Great Beginning Strategies
Practice five strategies for starting a story.
![Starting Stories: 5 Great Beginning Strategies Photo of a runner crouching at the starting line of a track](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_269603210.jpg?itok=sns4pPjC)
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Doing Random Acts of Kindness
Help students be kind to each other.
![Doing Random Acts of Kindness Practice kindness - inspirational advice on a vintage slate blackboard](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_265449866.jpg?itok=zg61r3gm)
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Setting and Reaching Goals
Help students set and reach academic goals.
![Setting and Reaching Goals Low angle view of a male athlete performing a pole vault against the sky](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_144640325.jpg?itok=tb-67vQ2)
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Calming Down with Deep Pressure
Teach deep pressure to calm students.
![Calming Down with Deep Pressure a woman's hand squeezing a stress ball](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_262854188.jpg?itok=gupnlaIA)
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Sequencing with a Time Line
Use time lines for critical thinking.
![Marie Curie Time Line Marie Curie Time Line](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/marieCurieCareer.jpg?itok=FQFWB56k)
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Evaluating with a Pro-Con Chart
Analyze good and bad with a pro-con chart.
![Westward Pro Con List Westward Pro Con List](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/westwardProCon.jpg?itok=vexEktKh)
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Analyzing with a Cause-Effect Chart
Analyze causes and effects of any topic.
![Chemical Cause Effect Chemcial Cause Effect](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/chemicalCauseEffect.jpg?itok=pq5GoRTY)
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Comparing with a Venn Diagram
Analyze similarities and differences.
![Presidents Venn Diagram Presidents Venn Diagram](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/presidentsVenn.jpg?itok=0zw_qrIW)
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Analyzing with a Line Diagram
Analyze parts of a topic with a line diagram.
![US Gov Line Diagram US Gov Line Diagram](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/usGovLine.jpg?itok=EYtsoaQd)
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Writing a Tumble-Down Poem
Help students write a free-verse poem.
![Writing a Tumble-Down Poem Dalmatian dog lifts his head up and sniffs](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_302349713.jpg?itok=1mqf8HiA)