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Minilesson
Rate Your Listening
Take a listening survey.
Minilesson
Usage Mnemonics
Create memory aids for usage.
Minilesson
Spell the Right Word
Practice spelling and usage.
Minilesson
Would You Rather?
Practice usage with a game.
Minilesson
Malapropism Mania!
Find and fix malapropisms.
Minilesson
Words in the Wild
Search the Web for correct usage.
Minilesson
Idiom Safari
Find idioms on the Internet.
Minilesson
Literal Idioms
Use idioms literally in a sentence.
Minilesson
Pun-ishing Idioms
Create puns using literal idioms.
Minilesson
Building Words
Assemble prefixes, roots, and suffixes.
Minilesson
Using Context Clues
Learn new words with context clues.
Minilesson
Understanding Context Clues
Learn about context clues for vocabulary.
Minilesson
Recognizing Logical Fallacies 2
Learn to spot logical fallacies.
Minilesson
Recognizing Logical Fallacies 1
Learn to spot logical fallacies.
Minilesson
Distinguishing Argumentation from Persuasion
Study argumentation/persuasion.
Minilesson
Developing an Opinion Statement
Develop a main claim.
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Answering Objections in Arguments
Answer key objections to an argument.
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Keeping a Learning Log
Tips for starting and maintaining a learning log.
Minilesson
Performing a Stop 'n' Write
Pause and reflect on your reading or learning.
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Labeling Your Feelings
Calm your body and mind by voicing your feelings.
Minilesson
Using Signal Phrases
Smoothy integrate sources in your writing.
Student Writing Model
Caught in the Net
Kim’s essay uses narration and definition to focus on Internet addiction. This essay predates Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Skype, and smart phones. How has our definition of Internet addiction changed?
Student Writing Model
Internet Plagiarism
Dan writes a problem-solution essay that focuses on one of the great temptations of the digital age: stealing intellectual property via the Internet. The essay begins by explaining the problem in detail and then shifts to recommending a set of solutions.
Student Writing Model
It’s a Boy!
This model recounts an embarrassing public experience that provided the writer with new insight into teen pregnancy, single parenthood, and social stigmas. The voice of the piece shows the writer's personality and easily connects with readers. Many vivid details make the experience come to life.