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Engaging Hexagonal Thinking Activity for "Freak the Mighty" - Critical Thinking

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Howes in the Middle
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Ignite your students' critical thinking and literary analysis skills with this captivating hexagonal thinking activity centered around the beloved novel "Freak the Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick. Perfect for middle and high school English Language Arts classrooms, this comprehensive lesson encourages students to delve deep into the themes, characters, and literary elements of the novel in a collaborative and interactive setting.

What's Included:

  • A detailed lesson plan outlining step-by-step instructions for implementing the hexagonal thinking activity in your classroom.
  • Ready-to-print hexagonal cards featuring a variety of themes, characters, plot events, literary devices, and modern connections related to "Freak the Mighty."
  • A customizable reflection worksheet designed to help students reflect on their learning and insights gained from the activity.
  • A comprehensive rubric for assessing student performance and participation in the hexagonal thinking activity.
  • Teacher-friendly directions and tips for facilitating meaningful discussions and guiding students through the analysis process.

Key Features:

  • Engaging and interactive: Encourage students to actively participate in discussions, collaborate with their peers, and make meaningful connections between concepts within the novel.
  • Differentiated instruction: Cater to diverse learning styles and abilities by providing a variety of themes and topics for students to explore and analyze.
  • Aligned with Common Core standards: Address key speaking and listening standards while fostering critical thinking, analysis, and communication skills.
  • Promotes deeper comprehension: Challenge students to think critically about the text, draw evidence from the novel to support their ideas, and reflect on the broader themes and messages conveyed in "Freak the Mighty."

Transform your literature discussions into dynamic learning experiences with this engaging hexagonal thinking activity for "Freak the Mighty."

Spark meaningful conversations, inspire critical thinking, and enhance student engagement with this comprehensive lesson resource.

Grab your copy today and watch your students' understanding and appreciation of literature soar to new heights!

Total Pages
12 pages
Answer Key
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Teaching Duration
50 minutes
Last updated 4 months ago
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Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
Describe how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

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