Grade 7

Replacing General Nouns with Specific Nouns

Identify and replace general nouns.

Replacing Dull Verbs with Vivid Verbs

Energize students' writing with vivid verbs.

Reading as a Writer

Learn how to discover writing strategies from reading models.

Punctuating Dialogue

Teach quotation marks with end punctuation.

Performing a Stop 'n' Write

Pause and reflect on your reading or learning.

Performing "Systems Checks" of Your Writing

Help students self-evaluate their writing.

One-Month Miracles

Devise creative solutions for impossible tasks.

Make Abstract Ideas Concrete

Make concrete representations of abstract ideas.

Keeping a Learning Log

Tips for starting and maintaining a learning log.

Journaling About Intuitions

Track the ways your intuitions guide your decisions.