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Minilesson
Starting Stories with Suspense
Inspire storytelling with original story starters.
![Starting Stories with Suspense Starting Stories with Suspense](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/classroom-skills-color.jpg?itok=wnmYMeNj)
Minilesson
Writing a Fictionalized Diary
Have students write a diary entry of an everyday object.
![Writing a Fictionalized Diary Writing a Fictionalized Diary](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/makingAlbums.jpg?itok=FR9EuZ8M)
Minilesson
Distinguishing Argumentation from Persuasion
Study argumentation/persuasion.
![Distinguishing Argumentation from Persuasion Stick figure contemplating apples vs oranges](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/apples%26oranges.jpg?itok=iTTz9taM)
Minilesson
Developing an Opinion Statement
Develop a main claim.
![Developing an Opinion Statement (Claim) High school male cheering](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/otherArguments.jpg?itok=FFthw6kF)
Minilesson
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)
Blog Post
6 Strategies for Writing Arguments
English Language Arts:
Writing
21st Century Skills:
Building Arguments
Writing Project
Blog Post
12 Writing-to-Learn Activities
English Language Arts:
Writing to Learn
Writing
21st Century Skills:
Writing
Writing to Learn
Minilesson
Keeping a Learning Log
Tips for starting and maintaining a learning log.
![Keeping a Learning Log Young adult writing on a notepad](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/writingNewsStories.jpg?itok=sVn16KBl)
Minilesson
Performing a Stop 'n' Write
Pause and reflect on your reading or learning.
![Stop N' Write Stop Sign](https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/sites/k12/files/styles/infographic_resource_box/public/minilesson/images/StopSign.png?itok=XqP5WoAm)
Blog Post
How Reflective Writing Expands Thinking
English Language Arts:
Writing
21st Century Skills:
Critical Thinking
Writing
Writing Project
Blog Post
How to Use Close Reading in Writing Workshops
Blog Post
Summer Reading Recommendations for Writing Teachers
Blog Post
Recipe for a Great Writing Classroom
Blog Post
How to Find Open-Education Resources
Blog Post
Teaching Students to Read as Writers
Minilesson
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)
Minilesson
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)
Blog Post
3 Ways to Teach Conjunctions
Blog Post
Why Project-Based Learning Motivates Students
21st Century Skills:
Project-Based Learning
Collaborating
Problem Solving
Productivity
Blog Post
How to Nurture a Writing Mindset
Blog Post
ELA Planning Help! Right Now! For Free!
Blog Post
Teaching the Whole Child (in a Fragmented World)
Blog Post
Developing Social-Emotional Skills Through Literature
Blog Post
Connecting Writing with Media Literacy
English Language Arts:
Prewriting
Writing
Revising
Editing
Publishing
Writing Process
Media Literacy
21st Century Skills:
Media Literacy
Information Literacy
Researching