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Critical thinking Common Core RI.6.4 resources
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Middle School Interactive Reading Log {Common Core Aligned}
Give your 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students meaningful homework where they can read a fiction or non-fiction text of their choice and apply a wide-variety of reading prompts to the section of the text they read each night. Interactive reading logs provide a necessary bridge between students, teachers, and parents. They were created using the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th reading standards for literature and informational texts. Beyond the Common Core, the reading prompts will ensure that students a
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5th - 8th
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WORD BIRDS ANALOGIES UNIT ... TASK CARDS plus DIGITAL VERSION Gr. 4-5 Vocabulary
Figurative Language: 40 ANALOGY Word Birds Task Cards Vocabulary Activities - “How to Solve Analogies.” Resources with eleven analogy types, examples, and tips on writing analogies. A MUST HAVE!!!! ... Easy to Use and Score BONUS *** DIGITAL VERSION Boom cards™ LINK to DOWNLOAD*** BONUS *** SYNONYMS and ANTONYMS FLIPS Interactive resource. ***"Always something EXTRA" to help TEACH / REVIEW skills in FUN ways. ⭐ Click to follow TEACHING STUFF PLACE for updates and FREEBIES. ⭐ Word Birds A
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4th - 5th
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Nonfiction Independent Reading Journal - Middle School English
Nonfiction Independent Reading
This reading response resource is interactive and perfect for assessing nonfiction independent reading. Better yet, it covers ALL of the informational text standards! It is easy to use, simple to grade, and can be assigned over and over again for books or articles.
We all know how important independent reading is, but it’s not always easy to hold students accountable without issues such as...#1. Driving yourself crazy with all of the grading involved; #2. Knowing
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6th - 8th
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Unit of Study: Enigmas | Research Study | The Pyramids | Yeti | Nazca Lines
Students will use the scientific method to research and explain a chosen enigma. They will complete research from a variety of sources and compare various theories in order to come to their own conclusion regarding the enigmas explanation. This unit of study was originally developed and implemented in a gifted and talented pull out program, however it can easily be used in a traditional classroom or as an independent research study. Each lesson plan follows a 6E model of teaching: Engage, Explo
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4th - 6th
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Chat GPT Critical Thinking Bundle | Digital Literacy | Ontario Language 2023 A2
High-interest critical thinking lessons: Should ChatGPT be allowed in schools? Or is this cheating?The slideshow / video lesson provides information from different points of view to help students make a more informed decision.Digital Literacy (Ontario Language 2023 Curriculum Strand A2 Digital Media 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 now, and it's not g
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6th - 12th, Staff
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Virtual Escape Room: Summer Break Escape
About Escape Rooms in general:These escape rooms are an engaging and interactive way for students to learn problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and teamwork. It will require them to work together to solve puzzles and clues, fostering a sense of camaraderie and cooperation. It will also encourage students to think creatively and to approach problems from different angles, which is a valuable skill in any academic or professional setting. Give your students the opportunity to experience the
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3rd - 12th
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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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The Six Tasks of Mesopotamia - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:Why is the story of the Mesopotamians so significant?Description:The Six Tasks of Mesopotamia will begin your journey with the geography and culture of this ancient land between two rivers. The Mesopotamians left a significant record of their lives and the development of their civilization for us to interpret and appreciate. From the study of Hammurabi to cuneiform writing, to a biography or memoir of a significant Mesopotamian and appreciation for the geography, the six tasks w
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6th
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Also included in: PBL Bundle (Grade 6) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 31 Projects!
Harry Houdini Biography | Close Reading Passage | Depth and Complexity Activity
Get to know World Famous Illusionist and Magician, Harry Houdini!Did you know that Houdini passed away on Halloween, October 31, 1926? Many people still reflect on his achievements every year on that dayAs students read through the short biography, they will develop an appreciation for this intriguing man. They will learn about his early years all the way to his final days. Check out the preview for more detailed information.This workshop is 1 ½ + hours of enriching activities that can be comp
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Differentiation | Activities BUNDLE
National Parks Unit
Using technology students will research a National Park they have never visited and create a day to day itinerary through Google Maps and Google Slides. Assignments are suggested to go through Google Classroom; however, that is not required. This unit takes you through about 20-25 days worth of lessons and a suggested timeline for students to work on their project. Discussion questions are aligned with Depth and Complexity icons and content along with critical thinking lessons. Additional le
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4th - 6th
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ELA Non-fiction Bell Ringers for Middle School and High School: Dinosaurs
Welcome to the wonderful word of dinosaurs!The following are ELA Bell Ringers are high interest non-fiction reading comprehension activities that are based on dinosaurs. These Reading Comprehension activities can help you teach your students how to locate text evidence, find main ideas, identify text structures, identify text features, and make inferences.These can be used at the beginning of class, as exit tickets, as center activities, or to increase reading comprehension. If you like this pro
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6th - 10th
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Celebrity Quotes to Question, Analyze, and Evaluate Collection One Bellringer
Quotes are a great way to stimulate reluctant writers and motivate today’s youth, as they reflect on inspirational messages or grapple with ideas that are controversial. Our “Say What?!! Collection One” resource provides 20 unique and engaging quotes from a variety of people and sources including Chance the Rapper, Steve Jobs, Judy Garland, Mark Twain, and more! Each quote is paired with a prompt designed to inspire, motivate, and encourage higher-order thinking skills for Gen Z students. The
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Celebrity Quotes to Question, Analyze, and Evaluate Bundle Bellringer
Digital Logic Puzzles for Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Close Reading
Zero Prep! This digital logic puzzle set can be used in the classroom to help students practice critical thinking, deductive reasoning, close reading skills, enrichment, and more.This product includes five logic grid puzzles, a how-to page for beginners, and answer keys for each puzzle. Teachers can assign as many puzzles at once as they prefer. These are created to be completed digitally, but can easily be printed for a paper version of the puzzle. These puzzles are great for early finishers, g
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5th - 8th
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All About Prefixes: 12 Brain Games / Puzzles, Critical Thinking, Standards-Based
Keep students engaged and enhance their vocabulary at the end of the school year or summer school. Students use critical thinking to solve the 12 brain games / word puzzles in this resource. Each brain game or puzzle is designed to engage and challenge students as they expand their knowledge and vocabulary concerning prefixes. This resource is best for students in Grades 5-12. It is also appropriate for adults and staff, who enjoy brain games and word puzzles.The 39 prefixes included in this sta
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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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NO PREP Vocabulary Graphic Organizers BUNDLE
This vocabulary pack is full of rigorous, engaging vocabulary graphic organizers for students. Use them with ANY vocabulary words! They are a great supplement to your existing vocabulary and will add depth and practice with the words giving students more opportunity to take ownership of their words. What's Included:Vocabulary Graphic Organizer - For each vocabulary word, students identify the part of speech, definition, synonym, antonym, derivatives and use the word in a sentence. Vocabulary
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6th - 12th
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Daily Mind Builders: Language Arts - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 37-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing ELA-themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential skill as
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5th - 12th
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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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FREE! Virtual Escape Room: Marine Biome Edition (Escape the Zoo Ep.1)
About Escape Rooms in general:These escape rooms are an engaging and interactive way for students to learn problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and teamwork. It will require them to work together to solve puzzles and clues, fostering a sense of camaraderie and cooperation. It will also encourage students to think creatively and to approach problems from different angles, which is a valuable skill in any academic or professional setting. Give your students the opportunity to experience the
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3rd - 12th
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NGSS:
3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
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Also included in: Virtual Escape Room Growing Bundle: Escape the Zoo (20% off!)
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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DON QUIXOTE - Fictional Digital Stick Figure Research Activity (GOOGLE DOCS)
Studying a book, movie, or history story-line? Use this to analyze characters from film, literature, comics and more. Compare characters, categorize prototypes, or dive deep with heroes, anti-heroes, and villains. This is an awesome, one-of-a-kind, engaging resource with all sorts of applications, from ELA, literature, film, research, critical thinking, summarizing, character prototypes, hero's journey, and more. Designed for upper elementary, middle or high school.Easy to assign, differentiate
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4th - 12th
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Longfellow's "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere": Poem, Worksheet, and Answer Key
Students can "take a ride" to gain a perspective of this famous patriot as well as a variety of poetry characteristics (alliteration, figurative language, mood ) as they answer 15 relevant questions. It's all in one: the poem (with numbered verses for easy access to lines), the worksheet, and a detailed answer key. This printable is so versatile that it can be used as an individual, pair, or group assignment as well as an in-class or homework assignment.
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5th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Virtual Escape Room: Desert Biome Edition (Escape the Zoo Ep.2)
About Escape Rooms in general:These immersive experiences require students to collaborate effectively, unlocking puzzles and deciphering clues, fostering a profound sense of camaraderie and cooperation. Moreover, students are encouraged to unleash their creative thinking and problem-solving ability, approaching challenges from diverse angles—a crucial skill applicable to any academic or professional pursuit. Step into the realm of virtual escape rooms, where students embrace the exhilarating str
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3rd - 12th
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NGSS:
3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
...
Also included in: Virtual Escape Room Growing Bundle: Escape the Zoo (20% off!)
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