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Minilesson
Using Perspective Shifting to Persuade Readers
Help students see from readers' perspectives.
Minilesson
Using Perspective Shifting to Understand Others
Help students improve empathy.
Books
In Focus (3-5)
Books
In Focus (K-2)
Books
In Focus (6-8)
Books
In Focus (Grades K-2) Premium Edition
Premium Edition
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See also In Focus Online 3–5 and 6–8.
Also consider the print edition.
Books
In Focus (Grades K-2) Standard Edition
Standard Edition
See also In Focus Online 3–5 and 6–8.
Also consider the print edition.
Blog Post
Deeper Thinking for the Common Core
Minilesson
Creating Pie Graphs
Minilesson
Creating a Plan
Help students plan projects.
Blog Post
7 Graphic Organizers for Critical Thinking
Minilesson
Creating a Rubric to Evaluate Projects
Create a quick rubric for any project.
Minilesson
Sequencing with a Time Line
Use time lines for critical thinking.
Minilesson
Evaluating with a Pro-Con Chart
Analyze good and bad with a pro-con chart.
Minilesson
Analyzing with a Cause-Effect Chart
Analyze causes and effects of any topic.
Minilesson
Comparing with a Venn Diagram
Analyze similarities and differences.
Minilesson
Analyzing with a Line Diagram
Analyze parts of a topic with a line diagram.
Minilesson
Writing a Tumble-Down Poem
Help students write a free-verse poem.
Minilesson
Writing a 5 W’s Story
Help students write realistic stories.
Minilesson
Elaborating in a Food Review
Help students practice elaboration.
Minilesson
Writing Freely and Rapidly
Teach student to freewrite for ideas.
Minilesson
Writing a Family Story and Historical Marker
Inspire students to write family stories.
Blog Post
How Photojournalism Connects Kids and Community
Minilesson
Using a Peer Response Sheet
Teach students to write peer responses.