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FAQ Page
What are 21st century skills?
Writing Topic
What animals can teach people
Writing Topic
What a house of the future might look like
Writing Topic
What a family member taught me
Writing Assessment Model
Welcome the Hmong to America
Writing Topic
We got caught!
Writing Topic
We couldn't stop laughing!
Writing Topic
We all make mistakes
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Ways to Maximize Learning in English Language Arts
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Water balloons!
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Vocabulary for Critical Thinking
Student Writing Model
Vegetarian Lunch Options at Bay High
Karin, the email writer, speaks knowledgeably and sincerely as she presents a reasonable, thoughtful request.
Minilesson
Using Transitions to Add Information and Emphasis
Help students add information and emphasis.
Minilesson
Using Time-Order Transitions
Teach about chronological transitions.
Minilesson
Using the Right Word
Use the right word.
Minilesson
Using Signal Phrases
Smoothy integrate sources in your writing.
Minilesson
Using Quotation Marks
Use quotation marks with titles and quotations.
Video
Using Project Based Learning to Engage Students in Content
Minilesson
Using Progressive Relaxation
Use progressive relaxation to calm students.
Minilesson
Using Positive Self-Talk
Replace negative with positive self-talk.
Minilesson
Using Perspective Shifting to Understand Others
Help students improve empathy.
Minilesson
Using Perspective Shifting to Persuade Readers
Help students see from readers' perspectives.
Minilesson
Using Perspective Shifting to Imagine History
Help students gain a historical viewpoint.
Minilesson
Using PAST to Understand Assignments
Teach students to analyze writing assignments.