Critical thinking teacher tools on sale

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

A Literature Kit for the novel The War with Grandpa written by Robert Kimmel Smith. Take a Peek Inside:Explore the complexities of intergenerational family relationships as one boy declares war on his older relation. Bring this novel to life for students, with well-designed and thorough vocabulary and chapter assessments. Imagine the problems that may arise from a grandparent moving in. Draw a scene from the novel as it is being described. Come up with reasons behind certain characters' actions.

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Grades:

3rd - 4th

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CCSS:

RL.3.1

, RL.3.2

, RL.3.3

, RL.3.4

, RL.3.5

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The Westing Game - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8

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English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

A Literature Kit for the novel The Westing Game written by Ellen Raskin.Take a Peek Inside:Unravel the secrets at the center of an intriguing murder mystery game. Activities are meant to excite students throughout the reading. Using the chapter titles as clues, predict what might happen in each one. Identify elements of foreshadowing from the novel, and imagine what will take place. Follow the clues in the story to solve the game before any of the characters. Identify cause and effect by explain

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Grades:

7th - 8th

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CCSS:

RL.7.1

, RL.7.2

, RL.7.3

, RL.7.4

, RL.7.6

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Propaganda Presentation (Google Slides, PowerPoint)

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Tools for Common Core

Now 40 Slides! Available in Google or PowerPoint! Updated, revised, expanded! Looking to build some knowledge of propaganda with your students? Look no further! This PPT includes notes on many different types of propaganda, but also includes beautiful images and interactive work for students to engage in. Easily adaptable for your own unique style. This is a visually engaging, entertaining presentation that will help your students learn the concept of propaganda. Examples from 1984, Anima

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Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core

Also included in: Animal Farm Digital Bundle: Background, Symbolism, Propaganda, Quizzes

Guided Reading With Post-Its

Created by

Joanne Miller

Guided Reading With Post-Its is a hands-on resource to get you started and keep your reading groups organized. If you or your students love using sticky notes to interact with text then you will be excited about this resource! The benefit of using sticky notes is the flexibility to move them around when monitoring student progress. Of course, I really like to move those sticky notes to the (+/mastery sign), but this visual is great for my planning. This resource is perfect for students to “hold”

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

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Teacher Manuals, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

Archaeology for Kids: "Dig Deep" Interdisciplinary Unit

Created by

Shannon Bryant's Brain Train

This resource pack was developed for use with my elementary students when studying ancient civilizations, cultures, paleontology, and archaeology. Students will also learn more about the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas with meaningful, cross-curricular activities! Join in as we explore together! This unit's approach is interdisciplinary in nature. Students will enjoy learning about history, cultures, art, archaeology, and architecture in combination with traditional math and literacy activities. T

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Social Studies - History

Grades:

1st - 6th

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Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

The Old Man and the Sea - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12

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English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

A Literature Kit for the novel The Old Man and the Sea written by Ernest Hemingway.Take a Peek Inside:Students become inspired by this tale of struggle and perseverance against nature. Creative ideas are offered to enhance learning in the classroom. Students create a link between the idea of luck and the society in which Santiago lives. Put events between Manolin and Santiago in the order that they happen after Santiago's fight with the marlin. Explore the character of Santiago by indicating wha

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Grades:

9th - 12th

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Critical Thinking, Oral Communication, Speech Therapy

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Comparing Contrasting What Does Not Belong Speech Language Therapy Visuals

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Speech Language Pirates

Looking for a comprehensive speech therapy resource designed to improve comparing and contrasting skills in individuals of varying levels? This resource features two engaging activities tailored to target this crucial skill set, aiding in language development and cognitive growth.The first activity focuses on comparing and contrasting basic objects and concepts, offering pictures/visuals to introduce this crucial skill. Through interactive exercises and visual aids, this activity promotes unders

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Not Grade Specific

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Printables, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

Black Beauty - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6

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English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

A Literature Kit for the novel Black Beauty written by Anna Sewell.Take a Peek Inside:Get a sense of the remarkable injustices experienced by both horses and the people of the day. Incorporate well-thought-out questions that encourage students to really think about their answers. Determine the setting of the novel based only on a few details from the story. Prepare for the reading by investigating the purpose of the spur in horseback riding. Finish sentences from the book with their missing voca

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Grades:

5th - 6th

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CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.4

, RL.5.5

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Cornell Notes: Digital lessons for the avid learner

Created by

Classroom Management, For All Subject Areas, For All Subjects

Engaging and fun! Updated and revised! Now with Google Slides! Teach your kids Cornell note taking (or focused note taking) using my fun PowerPoint presentation. There is a fun, engaging introduction to this presentation to capture there attention of the audience before embarking on the set up for the Cornell notes system. This PowerPoint will allow them to use the effective CORNELL method of taking notes, which will allow them to be more organized and actually USE the notes they take!!!

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Not Grade Specific

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Activities, Lesson

Also included in: Cornell Notes, Binder, Tutorials, Socratic Seminar, Inquiry for the avid learner

Gold Rush Unit (California, Here We Come!)

Created by

Shannon Bryant's Brain Train

Thank you so much for your consideration of this 125-page supplemental resource pack. These gold rush activities are designed to improve the critical thinking, creative thinking, communication, research skills, and affective thinking of your students. This is a great resource for use in the regular classroom, and is also terrific for use with gifted and talented students. Activities highlight a number of Gold Rush events and include a student learning log, comprehension passages, enrichment e

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3rd - 7th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

Also included in: Gold Rush Bundle

Organization Survey and Assessment: For the avid learner

Created by

Classroom Management, English Language Arts, Life Skills

36 slides of varied content and perfect for in-class instruction or distant learning! Tried of your kids being unorganized? Try using this survey as a fun way of showing them they need help!! This presentation has it all: A survey for kids to gauge their own organization; reflection questions; article link and questions; sharing activities; extended writing activity. Google slides link provided.

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Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Also included in: The Entire Year for avid learners: College Readiness

Philosophical Chairs for avid learners: Digital Lessons

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas

3 lessons in 1 purchase! Build towards your own Philosophical Chair discussions! Includes notes, critical thinking questions, activities, possible topics (3 total), and more! Philosophical Chairs are a great way to get your class to engage in debate, to listen to a variety of opinions and to craft well thought out responses. Philosophical Chairs are often used in college readiness classes to make students come out of their shells, while still behaving and acting like mature students. This i

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Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Also included in: The Entire Year for avid learners: College Readiness

Literary Devices: Foreshadowing & Flashback Gr. 5-8

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English Language Arts, Reading, Tools for Common Core

This is the chapter slice "Foreshadowing & Flashback" from the full lesson plan "Literary Devices"About the FULL RESOURCE:Following a basic understanding of reading, Literary Devices explores the language of storytelling with a detailed look at characterization, setting, plot, theme, point of view, foreshadowing and flashback, symbolism, and irony. Definitions of important terms and many opportunities to practice the skills being taught make our resource user-friendly and easy to understand.

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Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

Elements of Art Sketchbook: Printable or Digital

Created by

The Organized Art Room

Elements of Art Sketchbook: Printable & Digital Files, Scaffolded Notes, Answer Key included! Purchase includes multiple options:4 Pages of copy paper can print the entire sketchbook Printable booklet already set up for you... just hit print or upload!16 full page worksheets, 8 half page worksheets, Texture, Line, Color, Shape, Value, Space, Form: Each comes with two pages of activities and challenges for artists to explore how these Art Elements fit into their world and their art! O

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Visual Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

1st - 12th

Types:

Scaffolded Notes, Independent Work Packet, Lesson

The Mouse and the Motorcycle - Literature Kit Gr. 3-4

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English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

A Literature Kit for the novel The Mouse and the Motorcycle written by Beverly Cleary.Take a Peek Inside:Enjoy this tale of friendship and adventure, a new take on family vacations. Get your students thinking and predicting with the use of before and after you read questions. Answer opinion questions to set up the reading. Understand difficult words that will be used in the book. Use proof from the novel to find out why Ralph liked motorcycles so much. Students describe an exciting adventure the

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Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.3.1

, RL.3.2

, RL.3.3

, RL.3.4

, RL.3.5

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Also included in: Beverly Cleary Lit Kit Set - BUNDLE Gr. 3-6

How to Write an Essay: Writing an Informative Essay Gr. 5-8

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English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core, Writing

This is the chapter slice "Writing an Informative Essay" from the full lesson plan "How to Write an Essay"About the FULL RESOURCE:Take the fear out of writing essays and empower your students by giving them the tools to comprehensively express their point of view. Our workbook provides clear and concise lessons about every stage of the writing process. Based on Bloom’s taxonomy we offer instruction about the four most common types of essays and provide review lessons about verbs, adjectives and

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Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Lesson

Cornell Notes, Binder, Tutorials, Socratic Seminar, Inquiry for the avid learner

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Classroom Management, Critical Thinking, Life Skills

Updated and revised! For Google Slides OR PowerPoint! Now over 200 slides of content! CORNELL NOTES, BINDER ORGANIZATION, SOCRATIC SEMINARS, ACTIVITIES, INQUIRY STRATEGIES, and PEER TUTORING!!! 5 interactive presentations to engage students in your classroom! Filled with a ton of information to get your kids to learn and think in new ways, activities, articles, interaction, and college readiness strategies. Google links included.

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Grades:

7th - 12th

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The Miracle Worker - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8

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English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

A Literature Kit for the novel The Miracle Worker written by William Gibson.Take a Peek Inside:Experience the miracle of understanding that we all take for granted. An ideal play for students with a low reading level. Gain insight into the difficulties of being blind and/or deaf. Put events from the novel in order as they happened when Annie and Helen were eating dinner. Students attempt to understand the motivations of the characters in the play. Find the synonym of the vocabulary word from the

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Grades:

7th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.7.1

, RL.7.2

, RL.7.3

, RL.7.4

, RL.7.5

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Dear Mr. Henshaw - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6

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English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

A Literature Kit for the novel Dear Mr. Henshaw written by Beverly Cleary.Take a Peek Inside:Explore the ultimate first-person narrative through the eyes of a young boy and his tale of self-discovery. Our resource is developmentally appropriate for students with special needs who read at a lower grade level. Students predict who Mr. Henshaw might be, and why he would be receiving a letter. Find antonyms to the vocabulary words found in the novel. Answer multiple choice questions about Leigh. Stu

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Grades:

5th - 6th

Types:

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Problem Solving

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.4

, RL.5.5

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Also included in: Beverly Cleary Lit Kit Set - BUNDLE Gr. 3-6

No Prep Emergency STEM Sub Plans | 5 Day Elementary Substitute Teacher Plans

Created by

Design Education

Do you struggle leaving engaging lessons for your STEM class when you have a substitute teacher? Well this set of 5 day emergency plans is your answer! This print and go set of plans for elementary students will make taking a day so much easier. This resource has 5 different design challenges that need only paper or recyclable materials. Each child will have their own printable engineering packet (also can be used in EASEL) that will walk them through the design process. Plus, you will rece

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Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Emergency Sub Plans Bundle: 5-Day STEAM Sub Plans for Elementary

Hyperbole | Figurative Language

Created by

Joanne Miller

This resource will have your students learning hyperboles in NO TIME FLAT and they will be able to spot them A MILE AWAY!Included in this resource:Detailed directions/ideas for use in the classroom (written explanation for each page with extension ideas)Hyperbole posterHyperbole poster with defintion/exampleAnchor chart toppersHyperbole examplesHyperbole stem activity cardsPractice pages for independent practiceTracking SheetsClass Book CoverClass Book TemplateYou may also like these other reso

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core, Writing

Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Lesson

Tutorial Digital Lessons for avid learners

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Classroom Management, Problem Solving, Study Skills

Fully updated and revised! Now Google compatible! This digital lesson uses basketball all-star teams as an metaphor for the all-star tutorial teams that will be formed in your class! Now 80 slides with questions, activities, forms and more! It is divided into 4 different parts to help you slowly scaffold towards running your own groups.Do your students need tutoring? Study groups? Do you want your class to work as a team to help their peers with work? Do you want to give your students structur

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Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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