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Critical thinking Common Core RI.7.1 lessons
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Fake News Unit | Critical Thinking | Media Literacy | Fact Analysis & Research
Teaching students to navigate news and information on mainstream, traditional and social media as critical thinkers is essential in 2024. It is becoming increasingly difficult to separate FACTS and OPINIONS, SATIRE from LIES, and PERSUASION from PROPAGANDA in the "MISINFORMATION:" eraA well-grounded understanding of MEDIA-LITERACY is crucial in stopping FAKE NEWS and RADICALIZATION. And This PROVEN resource will teach your students the skills to identify, analyze and critique information throug
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5th - 10th
"The Giver" Instagram Character Trait Activity: No-Prep, CCSS, Student Example
Students will create an original Instagram post that a character from the story might have posted during an important event in the story. Follow me on Instagram for more tips, ticks and freebies for your classroom!****Find the digital version of this product here (designed for Google classroom and 1:1 technology classrooms): Digital Version: The Giver Instagram Character Trait Activity: CCSS, Student Ex. Not only do students have to create an Instagram post, but they also have to complete a prin
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6th - 10th
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STEM Problem Solving Service Learning Project
Help your students to think critically, develop good character traits, improve our world, and create heartfelt persuasive writing using the 8 components of this project:
Inspirational Quotes
Random Acts of Kindness
Kids Improving Our World Research Project
STEAM Project - Identifying a Real World Problem and working on a Solution
Online Giving Challenge
Oral Presentation
Carousel Presentations & Scavenger Hunt
Comparing Themes with "A Dolphin's Tale
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Cost of Free Speech: A Two-Part Lesson
The right to free speech is a fundamental right granted by the US Constitution. But how does it apply to students in school?The Cost of Free Speech is a two part lesson that examines three lawsuits dealing with schools and students' right to free speech.Lesson 1- During the Vietnam War students wore black armbands to protest the war. Should they be allowed? How did the Courts rule? What precedent was set?Lesson 2-Fast forward to two other cases: A girl protests the "Day of Silence" organize
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6th - 8th
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Artificial Intelligence Critical Thinking Bundle: Chat GPT & Digital Citizenship
Artificial Intelligence in Education: Should ChatGPT be allowed in schools? Or is this cheating?This is a growing bundle to explore critical thinking, Chat GPT, and Digital Citizenship.The slideshow / video lesson provides information from different points of view to help students make a more informed decision.Digital Literacy is about helping students demonstrate and apply the knowledge and skills needed to interact safely and responsibly in online environments.Artificial Intelligence is here
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6th - 12th, Staff
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Inferential Questions to Ask During Reading FREEBIE!
This is a list of inferential questions to ask during reading. These questions can be used with just about any story. Students can ask themselves inferential questions during reading to self-monitor comprehension. Use as a formal or informal assessment. Makes a great poster!
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2nd - 7th
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Text Message Analysis | Making Inferences | Critical Thinking | Middle School
Can your Middle School students figure out who is texting? 14+ Critical Thinking Text Message Analysis Puzzles: Real world social-emotional learning that isn't babyish. Use these high-interest text message conversations as part of your regular English Language Arts program. Great as emergency sub plans for Middle School English Language Arts (ELA). "Trick" students into using reading comprehension strategies to solve each critical thinking text puzzle. Who is speaking? What is happening? How do
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7th - 10th
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Earth Day - Critical Thinking Text Puzzle 14 | Digital Literacy
Here's a fun Earth Day Text Message Puzzle for Middle School students! How quickly can your class figure out who is texting and what is going on? Here's part of the text message conversation: What do you want to do for Earth Day?Kick off with a challenge to reduce, reuse and recycle?And then discuss how astronauts manage waste in space?... (look at the product preview PDF to see the last line) Who is speaking? What is going on? How do you know that?This is the full Reading Comprehension lessonTh
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6th - 10th
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Amazon Shipping Scam? Critical Thinking Text Puzzle #4 | Digital Literacy
Is this message from Amazon legit or is this a scam? How quickly can your class figure out who is texting? Here's part of the text message conversation: Delivery Alert: There’s a problem with your Amazon shipment. Do you want to reschedule? YES or NOSecond Warning: There’s a problem with your Amazon shipment. If not fixed, the package will be sent back. https://shipment-amzn.comFINAL WARNING: There’s a problem with your Amzon shipment. The package will be returned today. https://shipment-amzn.co
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6th - 10th
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I'll go there RN | Critical Thinking Text Puzzle 11 Sub Plans | Social Emotional
Here's a Critical Thinking Text Message Puzzle for Middle School students! How quickly can your class figure out who is texting? Here's part of the text message conversation: I'm here with KevinOh you guys are hereLow key I was walking around I'll go there rn... (look at the product preview PDF to see the last line) Who is speaking? What is going on? How do you know that?This is the full Reading Comprehension lessonThe slideshow lesson goes through each text message clue one-by-one.Systematic an
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6th - 10th
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I'M GROUNDED | Critical Thinking Text Puzzle 10 | Social Emotional ELA Sub Plans
How quickly can your Middle School students figure out who texted "I'M GROUNDED L" and what is going on? Teach this yourself and lead class discussions. Or, use it for your Sub Plans (Middle School ELA) and have your students complete the Bloom's Taxonomy Comprehension Questions independently. Here's part of the text message conversation: I’m way too early guys Why? Are you here?I’m 11 minutes away!!!... (look at the product preview PDF to see the last line) Who is texting? What is going on? How
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6th - 10th
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April Fools Joke | Critical Thinking Text Puzzle 13 | Digital Literacy
911 HELP! Here's a New April Fools Text Message Puzzle for Middle School students! How quickly can your class figure out who is texting and what is going on. Here's part of the text message conversation: 911 HELPIs everything okay? Are we out of diapers again?Lol April Fools! We’ve got lots of diapers. No, it’s worse. The coffee machine is broken! ... look at the product preview PDF to see the last line as well as the emojis. (TPT only allows certain emojis in the product descriptions. They don'
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6th - 10th
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Spring Break✈️ | Critical Thinking Text Puzzle 12 | Digital Literacy | SEL
Here's a Fun Spring Break / March Break 2024 Text Message Puzzle for Middle School students! How quickly can your class figure out who is texting? Here's part of the text message conversation: Hey Victoria, packed and ready? Don't forget your passport this time!Only left it at the hotel once lol Which gate is it?B26. I hate how busy the airport gets with spring break I don’t want to be late!... (look at the product preview PDF to see the last line) Who is speaking? What is going on? How do you k
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6th - 10th
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She's Coming Back | Critical Thinking Text Puzzle 9 | Digital Literacy | SEL
Are these students cheating or working on homework? How quickly can your Middle School students figure out who is texting? Here's part of the text message conversation: Wait what did you put?THE LAST QUESTION360 THEN 180... (look at the product preview PDF to see the last line) Who is speaking? What is going on? How do you know that?In this fun Critical Thinking Puzzle #9, students are shown one text message at a time. Each slide in this critical thinking puzzle reveals another text message. Ev
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6th - 10th
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Why Would You Post That? Critical Thinking Text Puzzle 7 | Digital Literacy SEL
Why would you post that online? How quickly can your class figure out who is texting? CONTENT WARNING: This Critical Thinking Puzzle is for OLDER STUDENTS and may prompt discussions on healthy relationships, posting appropriate content online, consent, and managing differing expectations. While these are important conversations, they may not be what you're looking for in a critical thinking resource right now.Teachers are encouraged to consider their student population and parent communication r
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7th - 10th
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Valentine's Day Cards For Me? Critical Thinking Text Puzzle 8 | Digital Literacy
Here's a Fun Valentine's Day Text Message Puzzle for Middle School students! How quickly can your class figure out who is texting? Here's part of the text message conversation: Did you see the cards I left on your desk?Valentine's cards for me? You shouldn't haveI spent all night making them. They took forever!... (look at the product preview PDF to see the last line!)Who is speaking? What is going on? How do you know that?In this fun Critical Thinking Puzzle #8, students are shown one text mess
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6th - 10th
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Drones: Fun or Dangerous? - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:How should we view the increased use of drones?Description:In this project, students are taken through the process of argument writing in a real world scenario reporting on the drone industry.What's Included with this Project:NextLesson Projects are extended lessons based in real life situations or simulations, culminating in the creation of a final idea, interpretation or product. They are specifically designed to be ready to use and compatible with implementing PBL in your cla
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7th - 10th
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Fun Christmas Text Mystery! Critical Thinking Text Puzzle #2 | Digital Literacy
Fun Christmas Text Message Puzzle. Can your students figure out who is texting?Here's part of the text message conversation: Hey all the presents done yetYep finished the last one. Where u at nowChillin in the stables with the crewWho is speaking? What is going on? How do you know that?⭐ NO SURPRISES! Look at the product preview PDF to see exactly what you get. The product preview is beside the product covers at the top of this page. It's a watermarked version of the entire resource. The 12 page
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6th - 10th
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2024 New Years Text Mystery! Critical Thinking Text Puzzle #3 | Digital Literacy
Here's a Fun New Years 2024 Text Message Puzzle for Middle School students! How quickly can your class figure out who is texting? Here's part of the text message conversation: Everything set for tonight?Let's do this! 10 9 i 7 y 5 3 2 1Happy New Year!!! Who is speaking? What is going on? How do you know that?In this fun Critical Thinking Puzzle #3, students are shown one text message at a time. Each slide in this critical thinking puzzle reveals another text message. Eventually, students have e
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6th - 10th
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Valentine's Day Soft Music | Critical Thinking Text Puzzle 5A | Digital Literacy
Here's a Fun Valentine's Day (Soft Music) Text Message Puzzle for Middle School students! How quickly can your class figure out who is texting? Spoiler: This is a conversation between two parents who miscommunicate over "romantic date" vs "family date night"CONTENT WARNING: This Critical Thinking Puzzle may prompt discussions on healthy relationships, understanding romantic settings, and managing differing expectations. While these are important conversations, they may not be what you're looking
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6th - 10th
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ADVENTURES OF ULYSSES UNIT Distance Learning
This comprehensive unit is the product of years of work and teaching. If you don't have a copy of the novel, or have enough for all of your students to have a copy, you could probably find copies of most of the novel - in a variety of formats on the internet. When you have google Docs to mix with the elements on line, it's amazing the resources that are available. I have taught The Adventures of Ulysses to both seventh and eighth-grade classes at all levels from struggling level one readers to
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7th - 9th
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I Love You ❤️ Critical Thinking Text Puzzle 1 | Reading Lesson | Literacy Center
Is this love? Can your students figure out who is texting in this Critical Thinking Text Puzzle? Here's part of the text message conversation: "I love you❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️" Who is speaking? What is going on? How do you know that?⭐ NO SURPRISES!Look at the product preview PDF to see exactly what you get.The product preview is beside the product covers at the top of this page.It's a watermarked version of the entire resource.The 12 page answer key has lots of discussion points to help students make s
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6th - 10th
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Evaluating - Reading Comprehension Strategy Lesson - Digital EASEL by TpT
Teach CRITICAL THINKING strategies to help students EVALUATE ideas as they read.Use this lesson to give students a process to them think critically about information.Evaluating is more than just forming an opinion. It's about making an informed opinion or decision.Four PRO TIPS to help your students EVALUATE ideas as they read. Restate part of the text as a question,Clarify the criteria used to judge the guiding question,Play with the text to reveal other perspectives, andTry to keep an open min
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Problem and Solution Essay Writing Unit | Cause and Effect | Graphic Organizers
When you give a writing assignment, are your students excited? What if you told them they're going to help solve a mystery and save a bakery? Now you have their attention!Students love to problem solve, and as they work through this scenario they'll be practicing discussion, critical thinking, close reading, organization, and written analysis skills.This Problem-Solution activity asks students to help a fictional bakery owner figure out why her sales are declining. Your students will uncover th
Grades:
6th - 8th
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