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Marko the Pencil shows students how to break a writing assignment into short, manageable tasks and take their writing from mediocre to magnificent. Play the entire program or use the chapter links below so writers can apply each strategy before moving on to learn other strategies. The writing toolbox includes visual clues for each writing tip. The fun animation engages learners and demonstrates how to apply each writing tool effectively.

~ Chapters ~

00:00 Rock 'N Learn Title Screen
00:05 Meet Marko the Pencil
00:50 Marko's TestTaking Song
01:44 Getting Started
04:36 Arranger (Getting Events in Order)
08:06 Hook (An Interesting Beginning)
10:39 Transitional Phrases
12:52 Colorful Words
13:51 Personification
16:17 Dialogue
17:34 Similes
19:37 Onomatopoeia
21:33 Using the Tools
23:16 Alliteration
25:56 Unclear Pronouns
28:05 Lasting Impression
30:39 Finished Story
34:00 Review of Writing Tools
35:45 How to Get Posters