Minilessons

Summarizing Ideas in a Nutshell

Practice one-sentence summaries.

Taking Action Against Bullying

Teach students strategies for staying safe.

Thinking About a Process

Prepare students for how-to or process writing.

Thinking About the Context of a Message

Teach students to think about context.

Time Surgeons

Change one small thing to change history.

Understanding a Message's Subject and Purpose

Teach students how to analyze messages.

Understanding Context Clues

Learn about context clues for vocabulary.

Understanding the Parts of the Brain

Teach brain parts and functions.

Understanding the Plot Line

Understand the plot line.

Usage Mnemonics

Create memory aids for usage.

Using 5 Critical Thinking Strategies

Use this video to help students think critically.

Using 5-5-5 Breathing to Calm Down

Teach 5-5-5 breathing to calm students.

Using a Peer Response Sheet

Teach students to write peer responses.

Using Anecdotes in Formal Writing

Add a narrative touch to formal writing.

Using Apostrophes in Contractions and Possessives

Use apostrophes with contractions and possessives.

Using Bodily Meditation

Open a line of communication between body and brain.

Using Commas in a Series

Use commas in series.

Using Commas in Dates and Addresses

Use commas in dates and addresses.

Using Commas with Numbers and Interjections

Use commas with numbers and interjections.

Using Context Clues

Learn new words with context clues.