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Blog Post
Check Your Writing Assumptions
Minilesson
Adjusting Your Writing Voice
Adjust voice for audience and purpose.
Minilesson
Forming a Thesis Statement
Focus on part of your topic.
Minilesson
Evaluating Sources of Information
Evaluate sources with a checklist.
Minilesson
Selecting Topics with the Basics of Life
Use broad subjects to find specific topics.
Books
Write for College Teacher's Guide
Books
Write for College
Minilesson
Writing a Creative Synopsis
Create a synopsis of a book, TV show, or event.
Minilesson
Defending Huck Finn
Defend a fictional character in court.
Minilesson
Time Surgeons
Change one small thing to change history.
Minilesson
Class Mascot
Create a memorable class mascot.
Minilesson
One-Month Miracles
Devise creative solutions for impossible tasks.
Blog Post
How to Teach Creativity
Blog Post
7 Tips for NaNoWriMo
Minilesson
Writing a Fictionalized Diary
Have students write a diary entry of an everyday object.
Minilesson
Starting Stories with Suspense
Inspire storytelling with original story starters.