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Critical thinking Common Core RI.9-10.9 resources for ESL-EFL-ELL
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Rhetorical Devices: Parallel Structure Repetition Rhetorical Question L.9-10.1a
A unit on Rhetorical Devices: parallel structure (parallelism), repetition, and rhetorical questions. Using Foundational American texts and relatable pop culture examples, this unit focuses on analysing how rhetoric improves writing.Contains pop culture examples (such as lyric excerpts by Beyonce, the Talking Heads, and Star Wars quotes), important text from American History (including Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have a Dream" speech and John F. Kennedy's inaugural Address, and Lincoln's "Gettysb
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Highschool ELA Bundle: Writing, Research, and Argumentation
Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery Unit
This is the accompanying teaching sequence for the unit “Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery.” It includes a mystery to solve, all the evidence (which can be turned into manipulatives), rubrics for presentations and writing, teaching instructions, graphic organizers, and solutions. It does not include the "Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery" PowerPoint presentation which can be purchased separately or as part of a bundle.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery Unit (Bundle)
Rhetorical Analysis Gettysburg Address Paired Speeches ESL Support templates
Studying rhetoric not only enhances communication skills but also fosters critical thinking, persuasion abilities, and social awareness, making it a valuable pursuit in both academic and practical contexts.In this set of resources students read the classic Gettysburg Address as well as two paired speeches. One from Mohammed Ali on his opposition and response to refusing the draft as well the the fictionalized (but based on true events) Gettysburg speech from Disney’s Remember the Titans. Student
Grades:
9th - 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
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Create Your Own Whodunit Mystery Unit! (Teaching CER and Line of Reasoning)
This is a set of instructions for educators to create their own Murder Mystery / Whodunit scenario for their students to solve. It comes with a set of instructions, planning sheets, optional blank clue cards, a glossary sheet to give to students, Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) organizers, and a CER Rubric for writing for students to use once the project is completed and given.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Declaration of Independence: Delineating and Analyzing the Argument
This is an easy- to- use lesson plan that will guide your students through a point-by- point study of Declaration of Independence. Graphic organizers cover each of the four sections of the Declaration and offer a comprehensive method to “delineate” the document. These pages are outlined with key terms to note persuasive style, language, and structure. They also include brief prompts for modern-day connections with the document’s basic ideals. A detailed sample answer key for each page is provide
Grades:
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Daily Mind Builders: Social Studies - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 137-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 social studies 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 essent
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Informational Text Analysis Task Cards | Guided Reading for any Non Fiction Text
Are you looking for a way to help you students dig in to a non-fiction text in a way that will promote long term comprehension? You've come to the right place. I use these cards in a variety of ways in my classroom and have witnessed them to be effective time and time again. Once while using these cards, I had a student say "I don't understand the point. Why do Have to write down the numbers? The only numbers I see are dates." I responded, "Great! Document those dates on your graphic organizer!
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Grades:
5th - 12th
STAMPED by Jason Reynolds: 45 Close Reading Documents with questions
Making African American History = American HistoryDigital FriendlyReading Stamped is not required for the readings, but their are readings for every topic and issue in Jason Reynold's text.45 DocumentsDocuments will put the power of history in the student's hands and encourage them to make their own meaning through questioning and critical analysis. Students are forced to break from their poor habits as academic receptacles and expected to be active agents in their own learning. This pack of doc
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Stamped by Jason Reynolds Bundle
Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) - Power Point Presentation
This is the accompanying PowerPoint presentation for the unit “Teaching CER - Claim Evidence Reasoning: A Whodunit Mystery.” It includes a brief lecture on the concept of Claim Evidence Reasoning Model, instructions for students on how to do the activity , and abbreviated instructions for the activity from the unit for the teacher (no solutions). It does not include the "Teaching CER - Claim Evidence Reasoning: A Whodunit Mystery" unit teaching sequence which can be purchased separately.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery Unit (Bundle)
IDENTIFYING AUTHOR'S PURPOSE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - ONE PAGER GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
The Identify the Author's Purpose Graphic Organizer is crafted to sharpen students' comprehension skills. Tailored for educators, this resource offers a structured approach to dissecting the intent behind written works. This resource contains both a PDF & Google Drive version.With an intuitive layout and clear instructions, it caters to diverse learning styles, fostering critical thinking and analytical reasoning. Each section prompts students to analyze text, discern the author's purpose (p
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â 30 READING STRATEGIES - BUNDLE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
EVALUATE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
The Author's Purpose Evaluation Graphic Organizer is designed to hone students' critical reading skills. Tailored for educators, this resource provides a systematic framework for dissecting and evaluating an author's intent effectively. This resource contains both a PDF & Google Drive version.With an intuitive layout and clear instructions, it caters to diverse learning styles, fostering analytical thinking and textual insight. The graphic organizer prompts students to scrutinize the author'
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â 30 READING STRATEGIES - BUNDLE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
EVALUATE SOURCES AND EVIDENCE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
The Source and Evidence Evaluation Graphic Organizer is designed to enhance students' critical literacy skills. Tailored for educators, this resource offers a systematic approach to dissecting and evaluating sources and evidence effectively. This resource contains both a PDF & Google Drive version.With an intuitive layout and clear instructions, it accommodates diverse learning styles, fostering analytical thinking and discernment. The graphic organizer prompts students to assess source reli
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â 30 READING STRATEGIES - BUNDLE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
EVALUATE AUTHOR'S VIEWPOINT - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
The Author's Viewpoint Evaluation Graphic Organizer is designed to sharpen students' analytical skills. Tailored for educators, this resource provides a structured framework for dissecting and evaluating an author's perspective effectively. This resource contains both a PDF & Google Drive version.With an intuitive layout and clear instructions, it accommodates diverse learning styles, fostering critical thinking and textual insight. Each section prompts students to analyze the author's viewp
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â 30 READING STRATEGIES - BUNDLE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
CRITICAL READING - SYNTHESIZE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
The Critical Reading and Synthesis Graphic Organizer is crafted to elevate students' analytical prowess. Tailored for educators, this resource provides a structured framework for dissecting texts and synthesizing information effectively. This resource contains both a PDF & Google Drive version.With an intuitive layout and clear instructions, it accommodates diverse learning styles, fostering active engagement and critical thinking. The graphic organizer prompts students to choose a form of s
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â 30 READING STRATEGIES - BUNDLE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
CRITICAL READING - EVALUATE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
The Critical Reading and Evaluation Graphic Organizer is crafted to enhance students' analytical prowess. Tailored for educators, this resource offers a structured framework for dissecting texts and evaluating their content effectively. This resource contains both a PDF & Google Drive version.With an intuitive layout and clear instructions, it accommodates diverse learning styles, fostering active engagement and critical thinking. The graphic organizer prompts students to analyze key elemen
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â 30 READING STRATEGIES - BUNDLE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
FACT AND OPINION - DIGITAL AND PRINT - ONE PAGER - GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
The Fact and Opinion Graphic Organizer is designed to cultivate students' critical thinking abilities. Tailored for educators, this resource provides a structured framework for distinguishing between factual information and subjective viewpoints. This resource contains both a PDF & Google Drive version.With a user-friendly layout and clear instructions, it accommodates diverse learning styles, promoting active engagement and analytical reasoning. Each section prompts students to focus on fac
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â 30 READING STRATEGIES - BUNDLE - DIGITAL AND PRINT - GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Literary Analysis of The Prodigal Son
This comprehensive mini-unit provides a literary analysis of the enduring and beloved story, the parable of "The Prodigal Son." Social justice themes, such as poverty and equity, are emphasized through a historic-critical reading of this ancient Mediterranean classic. This lesson attends to three major components of English Language Arts: social perspective taking, critical thinking and inquiry, and composition. The social scientific research article on social perspective taking (Harvard Univer
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
POSTER - Rhetorical/Argumentative Appeals - Persuasive Triangle (32"x46")
This poster gives a quick visual reminder to students about the three different rhetorical (persuasive/argumentative) appeals. I use this regularly to point to during class within discussions throughout all my English classes (e.g. what part of the triangle is this argument leaning toward or using?).
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Emerson, Thoreau, and Romanticism Aphorisms
"It not the destination; it's the journey." This is the case for instructors when they use this handout of adages to teach the philosophies of Romanticism to their students. This famous aphorism is just one of the many words of wisdom of Emerson and Thoreau that can be found on this printable. But what does this expression really mean? As their assignment, students will use their critical-thinking skills to decipher various words of wisdom and then discuss their conclusions with classmates. T
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Daily Mind Builders: Science eBook - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 145-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 science-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 sk
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Grades:
5th - 12th
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Benjamin Franklin's "Autobiography" Review/Assessment with Detailed Answer Key
He was a Founding Father who went from rags to riches and who recorded his initial journey in an interesting, inspirational autobiography. This comprehensive worksheet allows students to understand the aspirations and visions of Benjamin Franklin as they answer critical-thinking questions that investigate tone, style, a list of virtues, and more. It's a perfect printable for individual, partner, or group work. This worksheet/assessment also comes with a detailed answer key.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Faulkner's Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech: Close Reading & Modern Connections
The activities in this file provide a variety of ways to lead students through a study of William Faulkner’s Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech. Reading comprehension skills include identifying main idea and support, evaluating language, and making inferences. Detailed questions guide readers through the text to aid comprehension. Two pages focus on language: one graphic organizer for abstract nouns and one on denotation/ connotation. A split-note page with quotes offers prompts for critical thinking
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Between Shades by Ruta Sepetys- Full Novel Unit
*This COMPLETE unit is designed specifically to work with language learners of a variety of ages and multiple skill levels. *Over ten unique activities including quizzes for the full novel as well as three different cumulative assessment project options!*It can be used for ELLs in grades 7-12, or mixed ELL and general education classes. *Scaffolds provided for activities that can be used as needed for mixed-ability classes. This unit includes:Teacher planning tools:-Unit calendar-CCSS addressed-
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7th - 12th
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