Grade 9

Selecting Topics with the Basics of Life

Use broad subjects to find specific topics.

Replacing General Nouns with Specific Nouns

Identify and replace general nouns.

Replacing Dull Verbs with Vivid Verbs

Energize students' writing with vivid verbs.

Recognizing Logical Fallacies 2

Learn to spot logical fallacies.

Recognizing Logical Fallacies 1

Learn to spot logical fallacies.

Reading as a Writer

Learn how to discover writing strategies from reading models.

Pun-ishing Idioms

Create puns using literal idioms.

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.