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Minilesson
Using the Right Word
Use the right word.
![Using the Right Word an image of the recycling symbol](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_289090385.jpg?itok=DYKi09a9)
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Combining Choppy Sentences
Combine sentences for better flow.
![Combining Choppy Sentences An image of the planet Venus](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_163793459.jpg?itok=WziifnKE)
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Discovering Narrative Strategies
Use shared inquiry to develop personal narratives.
![Using Shared Inquiry: Writing Personal Narratives Illustration of boy writing his name in a frosty window](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/personalNarrative.jpg?itok=Lbdxo3KH)
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Discovering Rules for Their, There, and They’re
Use shared inquiry to learn their, there, and they're.
![Using Shared Inquiry: Understanding Their, There, They’re American barber pole](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_297858740_0.jpg?itok=havdHLV5)
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Sharing Fiction with a Partner
Use shared inquiry to read fiction.
![Using Shared Inquiry: Asking Questions About Fiction Illustration of boy reading giant book](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/verbsBoy.jpg?itok=j1jVpOfH)
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If I Were President
Think about being president.
![If I Were President If I Were President](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/abeStudent.jpg?itok=YWAT2OvT)
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Comparing Myself to a President
Compare yourself to a president.
![Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/abrahamLincoln.jpg?itok=yNqdc1UJ)
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If I Were a President's Pet
Imagine being a president's pet.
![FDR quote FDR quote](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/FDRquote.jpg?itok=ZZhdfbaj)
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Writing a Historical Dialogue
Create a dialogue with a historical figure.
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Elaborating Sentences
Add detail to sentences.
![Elaborating Sentences Cheerleaders at a high school football game](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_2486221.jpg?itok=rt195dOH)
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Elaborating with Supporting Details
Use a variety of details.
![Elaborating with Supporting Details Bridge support](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_100867018.jpg?itok=OQ2AmGx4)
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Capturing Readers' Attention
Use opening strategies.
![Capturing Readers' Attention Photo of a gorilla](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_134626295.jpg?itok=4ePINAYH)
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Answering Objections
Address opposing positions.
![Photo of a protestor with a "no" sign](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/shutterstock_125763227.jpg?itok=439rNhuJ)
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Defending Huck Finn
Defend a fictional character in court.
![Huck Finn Huck Finn](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/Cartoons_by_Bradley%2C_cartoonist_of_the_Chicago_Daily_News%3B_%281917%29_%2814585129320%29.jpg?itok=3Gtnpalg)
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Building Words
Assemble prefixes, roots, and suffixes.
![Building Vocabulary Building Vocabulary](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/building%20blocks-color.jpg?itok=0DwM0DTm)
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Answering Objections in Arguments
Answer key objections to an argument.
![Answering Objections in Arguments Illustration of figure pulling rope](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/CounteringArguments.jpg?itok=9Rv-cKBw)
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Choosing the Right Coordinating Conjunction
Learn how to choose precise connecting words.
![Traffic Light Traffic Light](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/trafficLight.jpg?itok=VbDpPt05)
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Elaborating Ideas with Compound Sentences
Learn how to add new details to sentences.
![Street Art Street Art](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/streetArt.jpg?itok=K3G2EmQa)
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Labeling Your Feelings
Calm your body and mind by voicing your feelings.
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Punctuating Dialogue
Teach quotation marks with end punctuation.
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Using Signal Phrases
Smoothy integrate sources in your writing.
![](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/SignalPhrase3.png?itok=j5xsMBqD)