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Minilesson
Using Context Clues
Learn new words with context clues.
Minilesson
Understanding Context Clues
Learn about context clues for vocabulary.
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
Making Rhetorical Appeals
Appeal to ethos, logos, and pathos.
Minilesson
Labeling Your Feelings
Calm your body and mind by voicing your feelings.
Minilesson
Evaluating Sources of Information
Evaluate sources with a checklist.
Minilesson
Using Signal Phrases
Smoothy integrate sources in your writing.
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
Blog Post
How to Improve Media Literacy
21st Century Skills:
Media Literacy
Blog Post
38 Ways Students Can Create Digital Content
21st Century Skills:
Creating
Web Project
Graphing Project
Audio-Visual Project
Writing Project
Blog Post
7 Steps to a Great Writing Workshop
English Language Arts:
Qualities of Writing
Ideas
Structure
Writing Process
Prewriting
Writing
Revising
Editing
Publishing
Blog Post
How to Engage Your Students with Shared Inquiry
English Language Arts:
Writing
Writing Process
Qualities of Writing
Ideas
Structure
Conventions
21st Century Skills:
Critical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Reading
Reading to Learn
Blog Post
Mapping Your Writing Process
English Language Arts:
Writing Process
Prewriting
Writing
Revising
Editing
Blog Post
Unifying Paragraphs
English Language Arts:
Writing Process
Revising
Paragraphs
Blog Post
Awaken Creativity—and Students
21st Century Skills:
Creative Thinking
Problem Solving