Minilessons

Combining Choppy Sentences

Combine sentences for better flow.

Comparing Myself to a President

Compare yourself to a president.

Comparing with a Venn Diagram

Analyze similarities and differences.

Confusing “Its” and “It’s”

Help students sort out its and it's.

Correcting Capitalization 1

Correct capitalization.

Correcting Capitalization 2

Correct capitalization.

Correcting End Punctuation

Insert end punctuation in the paragraph.

Correcting Subject-Verb Agreement 1

Make subjects and verbs agree in number.

Correcting Subject-Verb Agreement 2

Make subjects and verbs agree in number.

Create a Memory Palace

Use spatial awareness to improve memory.

Creating a Dialogue Journal

Engage in a written conversation.

Creating a Growth Mindset

Develop a growth mindset.

Creating a Plan

Help students plan projects.

Creating a Rubric to Evaluate Projects

Create a quick rubric for any project.

Creating Command Sentences

Help students build command sentences.

Creating Flowcharts

Chart a process.

Creating Pie Graphs

Teach how to make a pie graph.

Deciding When to Use Formal and Informal Language

Match language with purpose and audience.

Defending Huck Finn

Defend a fictional character in court.

Detecting Fake News

Ask critical questions to detect fake news.