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Minilesson
Selecting Topics with the Basics of Life
Use broad subjects to find specific topics.
Books
Write for College Teacher's Guide
Books
Write for College
Minilesson
Writing a Creative Synopsis
Create a synopsis of a book, TV show, or event.
Minilesson
Defending Huck Finn
Defend a fictional character in court.
Minilesson
Time Surgeons
Change one small thing to change history.
Minilesson
Class Mascot
Create a memorable class mascot.
Minilesson
One-Month Miracles
Devise creative solutions for impossible tasks.
Blog Post
How to Teach Creativity
Blog Post
7 Tips for NaNoWriMo
Minilesson
Writing a Fictionalized Diary
Have students write a diary entry of an everyday object.
Minilesson
Starting Stories with Suspense
Inspire storytelling with original story starters.
Blog Post
4 Writing Ideas for Creative Classrooms
Books
Write Ahead SkillsBook (10) Teacher's Edition
Books
Write Ahead SkillsBook (9) Teacher's Edition
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Write Ahead SkillsBook (10)
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Write Ahead SkillsBook (9)
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Write Ahead Teacher's Guide
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Write Ahead
Books
The Writing Spot Teacher's Guide
Books
The Writing Spot Big Book
Blog Post
10 Lessons for Teaching Media Literacy
Minilesson
Detecting Fake News
Ask critical questions to detect fake news.
Minilesson
Guarding Against Confirmation Bias
Read news from an unbiased point of view.