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    Minilesson

    Creating a Growth Mindset

    Develop a growth mindset.

    Minilesson

    Starting a Journal

    Help students begin journal writing.

    Journal Writing

    Blog Post

    3 Wise Ways to Teach Writing

    English Language Arts: 
    Writing Process
    Writing
    21st Century Skills: 
    Critical Thinking
    Creative Thinking
    Communicating

    Minilesson

    If I Were President

    Think about being president.

    If I Were President

    Minilesson

    Comparing Myself to a President

    Compare yourself to a president.

    Abraham Lincoln

    Minilesson

    If I Were a President's Pet

    Imagine being a president's pet.

    FDR quote

    Minilesson

    Elaborating Sentences

    Add detail to sentences.

    Cheerleaders at a high school football game

    Minilesson

    Elaborating with Supporting Details

    Use a variety of details.

    Bridge support

    Minilesson

    Capturing Readers' Attention

    Use opening strategies.

    Photo of a gorilla

    Minilesson

    Answering Objections

    Address opposing positions.

    Photo of a protestor with a "no" sign

    Blog Post

    How to Teach Problem Solving

    Writing Assessment Model

    Judge Not

    Writing Assessment Model

    Letter to the Editor (Immigration)

    Writing Assessment Model

    Letter to the Editor (Cheating)

    Writing Assessment Model

    Capital Punishment Is Wrong!

    Writing Assessment Model

    No Friend of Mine

    Writing Assessment Model

    Freaky Friday

    Writing Assessment Model

    Summary Review: Arranging a Marriage

    Writing Assessment Model

    The Power of Water

    Writing Assessment Model

    Poodles

    Writing Assessment Model

    Green Anaconda

    Writing Assessment Model

    The Gail Woodpecker

    Writing Assessment Model

    Yo-Yo’s Flood Del Mar Hills School

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