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    Minilesson

    Using Quotation Marks

    Use quotation marks with titles and quotations.

    Gollum paddling in underground river

    Minilesson

    Using Signal Phrases

    Smoothy integrate sources in your writing. 

    Minilesson

    Using the Right Word

    Use the right word.

    an image of the recycling symbol

    Minilesson

    Using Time-Order Transitions

    Teach about chronological transitions.

    illustration of a clock character holding a pencil

    Minilesson

    Using Transitions to Add Information and Emphasis

    Help students add information and emphasis.

    a line of apples transition from unfocused to focused

    Student Writing Model

    Vegetarian Lunch Options at Bay High

    Karin, the email writer, speaks knowledgeably and sincerely as she presents a reasonable, thoughtful request.

    Level: 
    Grade 9
    Grade 10
    Grade 11
    Grade 12
    Mode: 
    Business Writing
    Form: 
    Email
    Theme: 
    Food
    Education
    Rights

    Books

    Verb Valley (At-Home)

    Price: $15.95
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    Classroom
    License duration: 
    1 years
    License Child User Levels: 
    1
    Seats: 
    5

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    Books

    Verb Valley (Classroom)

    Price: $29.95
    Premium: 
    License type: 
    Classroom
    License duration: 
    1 years
    License Child User Levels: 
    1
    Seats: 
    35

    Phone: 1-800-261-0637
    Fax: 262-763-2651
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    Blog Post

    Vocabulary for Critical Thinking

    21st Century Skills: 
    Literacy Skills
    Reading to Learn
    Writing to Learn
    Building Vocabulary

    Writing Topic

    Water balloons!

    Level: 
    Grade 2
    Grade 3
    Grade 4
    Mode: 
    Explanatory Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    How-To
    Theme: 
    Play
    Friends
    Family

    Video

    Ways to Maximize Learning in English Language Arts

    Writing Topic

    We all make mistakes

    Level: 
    Grade 9
    Grade 10
    Grade 11
    Grade 12
    Mode: 
    Explanatory Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Personal Essay
    Theme: 
    Life
    Education
    People

    Writing Topic

    We couldn't stop laughing!

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Story
    Play
    Poem
    Theme: 
    Friends
    Play
    Life

    Writing Topic

    We got caught!

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Creative Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Form: 
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Story
    Play
    Poem
    Theme: 
    Friends
    Life
    Rules

    Writing Topic

    What a family member taught me

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Personal Writing
    Narrative Writing
    Explanatory Writing
    Form: 
    Journal
    Narrative Paragraph
    Personal Narrative
    Personal Essay
    Theme: 
    Family
    Education

    Writing Topic

    What a house of the future might look like

    Level: 
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Mode: 
    Explanatory Writing
    Research Writing
    Form: 
    Explanatory Paragraph
    Description
    Explanatory Essay
    Research Report
    Theme: 
    Science
    Future
    Technology
    Energy

    Writing Topic

    What animals can teach people

    Level: 
    Grade 9
    Grade 10
    Grade 11
    Grade 12
    Mode: 
    Explanatory Writing
    Research Writing
    Form: 
    News Feature
    Explanatory Paragraph
    Explanatory Essay
    Research Report
    Theme: 
    Animals
    People
    Education

    FAQ Page

    What are 21st century skills?

    21st Century Skills: 
    Learning Skills
    Literacy Skills
    Life Skills

    FAQ Page

    What are learning skills?

    21st Century Skills: 
    Learning Skills
    Critical Thinking
    Creative Thinking
    Problem Solving
    Communicating
    Collaborating
    Building Arguments

    FAQ Page

    What are life skills?

    21st Century Skills: 
    Life Skills
    Flexibility
    Initiative
    Social Skills
    Productivity
    Leadership

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