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Minilesson
Understanding the Plot Line
Understand the plot line.
Minilesson
Closely Read with SQ3R
Closely read with SQ3R.
Blog Post
Check Your Writing Assumptions
Minilesson
Adjusting Your Writing Voice
Adjust voice for audience and purpose.
Minilesson
Forming a Thesis Statement
Focus on part of your topic.
Minilesson
Evaluating Sources of Information
Evaluate sources with a checklist.
Minilesson
Selecting Topics with the Basics of Life
Use broad subjects to find specific topics.
Books
Write for College Teacher's Guide
Books
Write for College
Minilesson
Writing a Creative Synopsis
Create a synopsis of a book, TV show, or event.
Minilesson
Defending Huck Finn
Defend a fictional character in court.
Minilesson
Time Surgeons
Change one small thing to change history.
Minilesson
Class Mascot
Create a memorable class mascot.
Minilesson
One-Month Miracles
Devise creative solutions for impossible tasks.
Blog Post
How to Teach Creativity
Blog Post
7 Tips for NaNoWriMo
Minilesson
Writing a Fictionalized Diary
Have students write a diary entry of an everyday object.
Minilesson
Starting Stories with Suspense
Inspire storytelling with original story starters.