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8th grade critical thinking graphic organizers under $5
Depth and Complexity Novel Study for The Giver
Reading and Responding to The Giver and Complexity!Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Lois Lowry’s The Giver. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel worksheets available. Each chapter has a unique graphic organizer that contains 4 critical thinking questions questions and 1 related "Core Question". All questions within the graphic organizers are open-ended, can be answered in multiple
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6th - 8th
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Depth and Complexity Novel Study for Tuck Everlasting
Reading and Responding to Tuck Everlasting with Depth and Complexity!Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Natalie Babbitt’s Tuck Everlasting. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel worksheets available. Each chapter has a unique graphic organizer that contains 4 critical thinking questions questions and 1 related "Core Question". All questions within the graphic organizers are open-ende
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6th - 8th
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Civil War: Sectional Differences in North and South
This product provides reading material with text dependent questions about the sectional differences between the North and South prior to the Civil War. It includes population, transportation, and economy. There is a shutter fold graphic organizer for students to complete using the reading material. Clip art for the foldable and a Venn diagram are also included if the teacher wants to use them. A 15 question assessment is also provided.
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Civil War Bundle
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mats {For all subjects!}
These “Thinking Mats” present open-ended and engaging opportunities related to 11 “Thinking Tools” ( Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives) of critical thinking. They can be utilized with practically any subject and/or topic in a variety of learning settings (small group, pairs, whole group, independent, etc.). There are 11 double-sided “Thinking Mats”; one for
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
First Day of School GRIT Growth Mindset Lesson Plan Math Small Group Activities
✨Grit & Growth Mindset Challenges: Build Resiliency Skills✨ Most growth mindset activities, posters, bulletin boards, coloring pages, positive affirmations or worksheets only discuss what Growth Mindset is & its importance. These Math Logic Puzzles encourage GRIT and a Growth Mindset allowing students to better understand and apply these theories by practicing them in the learning pit. ✅ Of all the things we teach our students, it’s hard to think of a concept or objective in the curricul
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5th - 8th
Fermi Unit | Questions & Problem Solving | Project Based Learning Math Tasks
Here is a typical "Fermi" question: How long would it take to count to one million? - Obviously, there is no definitive answer; you can't google it, which is the POWER and PURPOSE of a Fermi problem. The coolest math classes of 2024. Fermi problems ARE NOT ABOUT THE ANSWER but the MATHEMATICAL JOURNEY TO THE ANSWER. Exploring MATHEMATICAL LOGIC, RESEARCH, ESTIMATION AND CALCULATION. STUDENTS LOVE FERMI QUESTIONS because they allow them to THINK, SIMULATE, TEST, and EXPLORE big concepts an
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4th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Fact and Opinion Task Cards & Unit Plan | Perspective & Bias | Digital + Print
This 153 PAGE UNIT provides ENGAGING TASKS, TASK CARDS, LESSONS and RESOURCES to teach students the difference between FACT and OPINION as READERS and WRITERS through proven teaching strategies fostering CRITICAL THINKING and RESEARCH SKILLS. ⭐ AN ESSENTIAL MEDIA LITERACY SKILL FOR THE "MISINFORMATION" ERAWHAT'S INCLUDEDFact & Opinion Mini-Lesson and overviewLink to Google Slides Version for independent/interactive use16 Fact and Opinion Discovery Task cards (Digital + Print)16 Fact & O
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3rd - 9th
Emergency English Sub Plans for Middle School & High School Set #2 (3 Choices)
Sub Plans for Middle School and High SchoolRemote learning: This download includes both PDF and PowerPoint versions. The file has been saved as PNGs and inserted into a PowerPoint so that you can save particular pages as you wish, upload them to a secured, password-protected online platform, and even insert text boxes for your students to type on the worksheets and handouts as needed.Teachers’ jobs are unique because even when we are out, we still have to work. We work to get the plans ready, w
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6th - 12th
Also included in: American Literature Full Year Curriculum Plus Writing & More BUNDLE
Depth and Complexity Novel Study for My Brother Sam is Dead
Reading and Responding to My Brother Sam is Dead with Depth and Complexity!Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier’s My Brother Sam is Dead. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel worksheets available. Each chapter has a unique graphic organizer that contains 4 critical thinking questions questions and 1 related "Core Question". All questions w
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5th - 8th
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Current Events Sample Printables Worksheets Graphic Organizer Informational Text
Dive into current events, student news, informational text, reading strategies, and more with our exclusive sampler from Current Events Response Printables!This sampler gives you a taste of our comprehensive current event graphic organizers that promise to make learning engaging and effective. Try before you buy!Purchase this sampler for just $1, and if you love it, get your dollar back with the included coupon code for the full version of Current Events Response Printables.It’s our way of sayi
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3rd - 8th
CNN 10 Digital and Print
Use CNN 10 videos to introduce students to current events and spark conversation and questions about the world they live in. Includes: -- Worksheet Print -- Digital Worksheet / Google Classroom Ready
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4th - 12th
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Introduction to Debate - Silent Debate
Introduce your students to the world of debate! When my students first heard the word debate, they imagined a shouting match with classmates. To help them understand that debates are a formalized process, I created this activity. It has helped my students understand the individual roles and process of debating in class. Included in this product are:* Detailed instructions for the teacher* 15 Student approved topics (plus one extra card for your own topic)* Student pages to guide them through
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6th - 9th
Debate Choice Board: Digital Argumentative Topics & Graphic Organizers/Google
Digital Debate Choice Board is a fun and engaging debate topic board full of ten editable argumentative prompts with graphic organizers. Students click on any number on the interactive (hyperlinked) Google Slide board to reveal their "mystery" debate topic. They then complete an argumentative graphic organizer focusing on claim, reasons, and evidence. Afterward, you can decide to have students debate, present, and or write. Debate choice boards build critical thinking and reasoning skills, w
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4th - 8th
Reflect 'n' Sketch. A Reflection One Pager
Get your students thinking about their learning with this unique one pager reflection activity. Students will answer guided prompts to sketch their reflections! Students will think about the project/assignment/semester as a whole, and break down any barriers that impacted their learning. Students will self-assess their productivity and methods for completing work. Then, students will apply these skills to better understand themselves as a learner. There are three different options of Reflect 'n'
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5th - 12th
Google Slides Mind Map Templates (10)
Product DescriptionGoogle Slides Mind/Thinking Map Templates (10 Slides) Light colorsGoogle Slides With Thinking Map Templates are a great way to keep your students engaged online. Share and collaborate with Google Drive LinkPre-placed and formatted text boxes are on the slides. Just open click and start typing. Saves you time formatting and extra steps for young learners.Includes ALL Eight types of Thinking Maps + two extra Bridge Maps 10 Slides TotalFolder includes Google Slides/PowerPoint Fil
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific
Westward Expansion Territorial Expansion Stations Activity Distance Learning
This lesson provides a fun and interactive way for students to practice analyzing geographic context and gain content knowledge about each of the territorial additions in the mid-1800s. I've included two different versions. The first is for classroom use, and the second is for distance learning. Given that distance learning is NOT THE SAME as the classroom experience, I've taken great pains to make sure that students can complete this lesson independently online. There are unique digital activit
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6th - 9th
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CURRENT EVENTS Writing Activities for Any Newspaper Article | NEWSELA News
This set of 21 no-prep newspaper activities are perfect for your writing and social studies centers. Use with any current newspaper article or NEWSELA story. These print and go graphic organizers make for great early finisher work and quick substitute teacher activities, too! Add into your weekly rotation for variety and real-world relevance in your writing lessons. CLICK HERE to save 30% on this resource in the GENERIC Resource Bundle!YOU'LL FIND THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS IN THIS RESOURCE:Common
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4th - 8th
End of the Year Activity: Reflection of Learning Year Mapping
Looking for a meaningful end-of-year or end-of-semester activity for middle or high school students? This end of year creative reflection activity is a powerful mapping learning task that highlights collaboration, critical thinking, connections, and synthesis! ALL students need to map their learning at the end of the year. It's an engaging way to make brain-based connections through student-driven review.WHAT IS YEAR MAPPING?Year mapping is an activity that requires students to reflect on everyt
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8th - 11th
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Goal Setting: Motivating and Building Confidence
GOAL SETTING UNIT: MOTIVATING STUDENTS BY FOCUSING ON THEIR CURRENT STRENGTHS AND SETTING GOALS FOR THE FUTURE
If you want your students to gain confidence and motivation, this is the PERFECT packet! It is so important for children to dream about their futures, but realize that it takes hard work to get there. This mini unit is designed to be used when teaching about accomplishments, setting goals and thinking about the future. After many writing activities discussing their strengths and
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1st - 8th
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Oregon Trail, Gold Rush 49ers, Mormon Trail Primary Source Stations Analysis
This activity is part of my full Unit bundle for westward movement and expansion! - Check out the bundle and save! - Westward Expansion Full Unit BundleThe classroom version of this lesson includes three stations to help students analyze primary sources and learn about the Oregon Trail pioneers, the Mormon Trail pioneers, and the gold rush 49ers. Each station provides photographs, written sources, drawings and QR code links to videos. I've even included a link an animated video I created about t
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6th - 9th
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The "5" Senses - Graphic Organizer + BONUS
Your class just listened to a song of inspiration, read a gut-wrenching poem, watched a powerful speech given by Barack Obama. Upon reflection, what did that song, poem, speech, etc. SOUND like, FEEL like, TASTE like (YES it does!), LOOK like, SMELL like (YES it does!)? This simple graphic organizer allows students to anchor their emotional reactions to any given activity and serves to support and further classroom discussions. Many other uses, too. VERY POPULAR! Simple in its design - Powerful
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2nd - 12th
Current Events Templates
13 Printable Current Events printables that promote analysis and critical thinkinga. 5 W’s- Version 1b. 5 W’s- Version 2c. 5 W’s- Version 3d. 5 W’s- Version 4e. Take 5- Determining the most important details of a story.f. Uncovering Biasg. Straight from the text- Using quotes to summarize an articleh. Follow up questions- Assuming the role of the journalist and asking further questionsi. Making change- analyzing who is affected by the news storyj. Current Events- question & answerk. Letter
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2nd - 8th
The Hunger Games Character Analysis Common Core Standards
The Hunger Games Character Analysis Graphic Organizers: Katniss Everdeen
This is a zipped folder graphic organizers for a close reading and character analysis for Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games. Student packet is 20 pages; teacher's packet is 16 pages.
Ten handouts to practice critical-thinking skills with differentiated forms for various levels and one summarizing writing prompt. Teacher's answer key and guide, with specific alignment to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are includ
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6th - 12th
Gender Stereotypes and Norms: Introduction to Gender Studies for High School
Where do our gender norms and stereotypes come from? How does language perpetuate stereotypes? How have gender norms changed over time? This mini-unit gets students to think critically about gender and the many ways that norms and stereotypes are shaped by society.This resource contains the following activities:1) Stand Up (15-30 minutes)This activity allows students to begin thinking critically about how their gender has shaped their lives, and to consider how people of other genders experience
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7th - 10th
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