Minilessons

Using Hyphens with Compounds and Fractions

Use hyphens in compounds and fractions.

Using Numbers

Use numbers correctly.

Using Parallel Structure

Teach students to write using parallel structure.

Using PAST to Understand Assignments

Teach students to analyze writing assignments.

Using Perspective Shifting to Imagine History

Help students gain a historical viewpoint.

Using Perspective Shifting to Persuade Readers

Help students see from readers' perspectives.

Using Perspective Shifting to Understand Others

Help students improve empathy.

Using Positive Self-Talk

Replace negative with positive self-talk.

Using Progressive Relaxation

Use progressive relaxation to calm students.

Using Quotation Marks

Use quotation marks with titles and quotations.

Using Signal Phrases

Smoothy integrate sources in your writing.

Using the Right Word

Use the right word.

Using Time-Order Transitions

Teach about chronological transitions.

Using Transitions to Add Information and Emphasis

Help students add information and emphasis.

Words in the Wild

Search the Web for correct usage.

Would You Rather?

Practice usage with a game.

Writing a "Showing" Paragraph

Help students show instead of tell.

Writing a 5 W’s Story

Help students write realistic stories.

Writing a Creative Synopsis

Create a synopsis of a book, TV show, or event.

Writing a Diary of a Famous Figure

Have students creatively narrate.