Mini-Lesson: Adding Details with the ABC Chart This mini-lesson shows students how brainstorm for details to improve their writing. Using the ABC Chart, Kristina shows students how to brainstorm for details before they write. Duration: 14:57 | Grade...
Mini-Lesson: Develop a Paragraph – Supporting Leg Details This mini-lesson demonstrates how to explain the importance of including supporting details in paragraph writing. Using the “table” from a pizza box, Kristina shows students how a table top...
Mini-Lesson: Narrow the Topic This mini-lesson explains the importance of narrowing a topic when writing. Using nesting boxes, Kristina demonstrates how to move from a broad topic to a more specific, narrowed topic. Duration: 15:34 | Grade 3
Mini-Lesson: Narrow the Topic This mini-lesson explains the importance of narrowing a topic when writing. Using nesting boxes, Kristina demonstrates how to move from a broad topic to a more specific, narrowed topic. Duration: 15:47 | Grade 5
Mini-Lesson: Read Up, Write Down This mini-lesson demonstrates a strategy for self-editing. Kristina shows students the importance of lifting their papers when they self-edit. When they write, their papers are flat on their desks. But when it’s time to...
