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Our Classroom Constitution
Develop a system of classroom rules created by the kids, for the kids with this three-part instructional activity series on the US Constitution. After learning about the structure of the Constitution and the government it...
Mind Tools
Mind Tools: Brainstorming: Generating Many Radical, Creative Ideas
Learn how to facilitate both individual and group brainstorming sessions in order to maximize creativity.
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Learn Zillion: Revise Anecdotes in a Persuasive Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to make sure your anecdotes are focused on the prompt by using the prompt as you review your work. [5:38]
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Learn Zillion: Determine the Main Idea of a Paragraph
In this lesson, you will learn how to determine the main idea of a paragraph by looking at the first sentence and asking 'what is this paragraph teaching me?' [4:27]
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Learn Zillion: Determine the Main Idea and Summarize a Nonfiction Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to determine the main idea and summarize what you have read by connecting ideas presented throughout the text. [7:16]
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Learn Zillion: Brainstorm Opinion Topics by Thinking About Issues in the World
In this lesson, you will brainstorm opinion topics by considering issues in the world that you think about a lot. [5:32]
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Learn Zillion: Brainstorm Topics for Writing Opinion Letters
In this lesson, you will learn how to brainstorm opinion essay topics by thinking about things that give you strong feelings. [4:08]
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Learn Zillion: Brainstorming Description of a Person
In this lesson, you will learn how to describe your topic by constructing a web with adjectives that tell about your topic. [3:04]
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Learn Zillion: Revise and Explain Evidence
In this lesson, you will learn how to revise your argumentative essay by telling the reader how the evidence proves your point. [6:02]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Conclusion Referring to the "Big Ideas"
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your response by referring to the prompt and the "big ideas" of your response. [5:02]
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Learn Zillion: Write a Conclusion by Referring to the "Big Ideas"
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your response by referring to the assignment and the "big ideas" of your response. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [8:41]
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Learn Zillion: Develop and Organize Supporting Ideas in Opinion Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize and develop supporting ideas by using boxes and bullets. [4:51]
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Learn Zillion: Organize Ideas for Writing Using a Short Plan
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize your ideas for an argumentative essay by using a short plan. [5:06]
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Learn Zillion: Identifying Key Ideas in a Narrative Writing Prompt
In this lesson, you will learn how to figure out what type of writing you should do to answer a prompt by identifying the key ideas in the prompt. [4:32]
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Learn Zillion: Reading and Understanding a Writing Prompt
In this lesson, you will learn how to read and understand what a prompt requires by circling key words and deciding if you need to write narrative or essay. [2:46]
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Learn Zillion: Plan a Response to an Opinion Piece by Rereading
In this lesson, you will learn how to plan your response for an opinion piece by rereading the text and formulating an opinion. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [8:01]
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Learn Zillion: Conclude a Persuasive Essay
In this lesson, you will learn how to conclude your persuasive opinion essay by summarizing your key points and telling your reader to take action. [6:50]
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Learn Zillion: Use Supporting Phrases in an Opinion Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to extend your topic and explain your opinion by using supporting phrases. [4:21]
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Learn Zillion: Generate and Choose a Topic for Argumentative Writing
In this lesson, you will learn how to generate ideas for an argumentative essay by making a list of topics. [5:48]
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Learn Zillion: Brainstorm Narrative Writing Topics
In this lesson, you will learn how to focus ideas on a topic by making a list. [5:46]