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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.
Minilesson
Answering Objections in Arguments
Answer key objections to an argument.
Minilesson
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.
Minilesson
Labeling Your Feelings
Calm your body and mind by voicing your feelings.
Minilesson
Using Signal Phrases
Smoothy integrate sources in your writing.
Blog Post
Teaching the Whole Child (in a Fragmented World)
Blog Post
Developing Social-Emotional Skills Through Literature
Blog Post
Dealing with Sadness in School
Blog Post
Connect SEL to the Brain
Blog Post
How to Give Good Grammar Feedback
English Language Arts:
Grammar
Blog Post
Make Way for Writers' Notebooks
English Language Arts:
Writing
Writing to Learn
Prewriting
Blog Post
How to Create Engaging Writing Prompts
Blog Post
Invigorate Reading Discussions
English Language Arts:
Reading
Blog Post
Best Practices for Teaching Grammar
English Language Arts:
Grammar
Punctuation
Mechanics
Usage
Writing
Editing
Blog Post
Grow the Reading-Writing Connection
English Language Arts:
Reading
Writing
Traits of Writing
Qualities of Writing
Writing Process
Blog Post
Improve SEL Through Literature
English Language Arts:
Reading
Blog Post
8 Best Practices for Mentoring Young Writers
English Language Arts:
Writing
Prewriting
Revising
Editing
Strong Ideas
Logical Organization
Effective Voice
Blog Post
Successful Adulting (or What You Don't Learn in School)
21st Century Skills:
Critical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Problem Solving
Inquiry Process
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
Blog Post
15 Awesome Persuasive Writing Prompts
English Language Arts:
Writing
21st Century Skills:
Writing Project