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Minilesson
Creating a Growth Mindset
Develop a growth mindset.

Minilesson
Starting a Journal
Help students begin journal writing.

Blog Post
3 Wise Ways to Teach Writing
Minilesson
If I Were President
Think about being president.

Minilesson
Comparing Myself to a President
Compare yourself to a president.

Minilesson
Elaborating Sentences
Add detail to sentences.

Minilesson
Elaborating with Supporting Details
Use a variety of details.

Minilesson
Capturing Readers' Attention
Use opening strategies.

Minilesson
Answering Objections
Address opposing positions.

Blog Post
How to Teach Problem Solving
Blog Post
7 Tips for NaNoWriMo
Blog Post
How to Teach Creativity
Minilesson
One-Month Miracles
Devise creative solutions for impossible tasks.

Minilesson
Class Mascot
Create a memorable class mascot.

Minilesson
Time Surgeons
Change one small thing to change history.

Minilesson
Selecting Topics with the Basics of Life
Use broad subjects to find specific topics.

Minilesson
Forming a Thesis Statement
Focus on part of your topic.

Minilesson
Adjusting Your Writing Voice
Adjust voice for audience and purpose.

Minilesson
Closely Read with SQ3R
Closely read with SQ3R.

Minilesson
Understanding the Plot Line
Understand the plot line.
Minilesson
Evaluating Advertisements
Evaluate advertisements.
Minilesson
Creating Flowcharts
Chart a process.
Minilesson
Rate Your Listening
Take a listening survey.

Minilesson
Usage Mnemonics
Create memory aids for usage.
