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Critical thinking teacher manual pdfs
2023 Morning Meeting Calendar Questions
What is included?This product NOW contains calendars for every month of 2023. Due to the length of time this product took me to make, this product will not be updated each year. With this price you are paying for 12 calendars and questions for all 12 months of 2023.What are the questions from?Questions are based on fun/silly National/International holidays that are celebrated each day of each month. For examples, download the preview to see the entire month of January. = ) What is Morning Meetin
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3rd - 5th
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Kindergarten Math Standard DOK Extension and Differentiation for Advanced/Gifted
Kindergarten Math Standard Extension Questions for DifferentiationHave you been stuck on how to differentiate math without just making it "harder"? When we ask Kindergarteners to add 44 + 55 instead of 4 + 5, it is not helping them develop critical thinking math skills - rather just learning a harder problem.This resource helps teachers go deeper with each standard, rather than jumping to 1st grade skills. Using depth of knowledge, this teacher resource has 4 example questions for each standard.
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K
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Also included in: Entire Gifted with Goldens TPT MATH Resources GROWING BUNDLE
Nurturing Our Students Self-Worth and Self-Confidence
Keala Settle's incredible performance of the song "This is Me," from the hit movie "The Greatest Showman," is the inspiration to this complete unit of study teacher's guide, certain to help lift your students' self-esteem!This unit of study will guide you and your students through activities that promote critical thinking, reading comprehension and analysis, and build classroom community as well.Activities included in this guide-*Copy of the lyrics*Video links of two powerful performance of "Thi
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Coaching Our Students' Literacy Skills Through Inspirational Song Lyrics
STAAR Reading Question Stems: A Teacher Cheat Sheet
STAAR Reading Question Stems: A Teacher’s Cheat Sheet is a question bank teachers can use to design their reading lessons in order to prep students for the state assessment. The questions allow students to get familiarized with the wording and academic language found on the STAAR Reading. The teacher supplies the reading passage, and the questions will lend themselves to any type of reading passage the students will encounter on the state assessment.
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6th - 11th
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Reading Comprehension Bundle
This product includes Comp. Quest Cards 1 Based on Bloom's Taxonomy. It also includes Comp. Quest Cards 2 Based on Bloom's Revised Taxonomy. Comp. Quest Cards 1 is based on Bloom's original Taxonomy.Reading comprehension cards are color coordinated based on various levels of thinking.They are a great tool for teachers, teacher assistants and parents to engage children during a read aloud, and reading groups. I have used these cards as a third grade teacher, as a resource room teacher and as a re
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2nd - 5th
Real Life Learning Bundle
Real Life Learning Method is your all in one resource and guidebook to teach real life concepts and skills to your kids! This comprehensive nine topic curriculum covers:Mental & Emotional HealthPhysical WellnessNutritionInclusion & BelongingRelationships & CommunicationLeadershipMoneyEntrepreneurshipSpiritualityEach subject has four subtopics that provide a lesson, real life application activities, video and book recommendations, and journal questions.With its simple to follow framew
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PreK - 6th
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36:51
Essential Questions: Threading the Question from Beginning to End
In this training, you will learn how to take your amazingly crafted EQ and thoughtfully thread it through an entire unit from start to finish. Amanda will walk you through ideas for kicking off your unit with the EQ, how to layer it in the middle parts of your unit, and ideas for assessment at the end.Resources Mentioned:A variety of templates and samples of items mentioned in the video are included in your purchase. A few items are not, as they are part of bigger unit bundles. If you are int
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Not Grade Specific
"Thriller"- A Socratic Seminar Unit of Study
“Thriller” by Michael Jackson celebrates a classic nod to the imagination. This unit compliments students’ desire for something fun and light on the brink of Halloween, or simply in honor of their love for thrilling literature with which to “play.” In turn, they will engage in activities that develop comprehension, fluency, vocabulary enrichment and writing skills. Activities/Inclusion:Copy of the song lyricsLinks to learn the iconic danceSketch to stretch activityVocabulary enrichment activit
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Holiday Song Lyric Analysis
Robotics Curriculum for Elementary School (Grade 1-5)
Our Robotics Curriculum is designed to revolutionize the way educators engage and inspire their students. With technology advancing at a rapid pace, it's essential for students to develop the skills necessary to thrive in the 21st century, and our curriculum is the perfect tool to make that happen.What sets our Robotics Curriculum apart is its hands-on approach. This interactive experience not only captures their attention but also fosters a deeper understanding of complex STEM concepts.Educato
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2nd - 5th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 2-LS4-1
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Formative Assessment, Anecdotal Note Records, Observation Templates, Term Record
Anecdotal Note Records are an important Formative Assessment tool to document your students academic and personal development. They assist to inform your future planning and revision work, serve as evidence to enhance communication between families, and track and identify possible developments or delays in students skills. If you agree with this, then this resource is for you! This resource pack includes 10 pages of student Anecdotal Note Templates and 4 spreads of Term Records (in black and whi
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PreK - 6th
Structured Writing Process: Method for Essay Writing (Cross-Curricular Gr. 6-12)
This 144 page book explains The Structured Writing Process by providing multiple annotated examples for literature, science, social studies and mathematics. In addition, the final section of this book demonstrates how to utilize The Structured Writing Process to create a complete personal narrative essay.
The book is organized into these five parts.
Part I: Structuring a Response to Literature
Part II: Structuring A Response to Science Text, Article,
or Experiment
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6th - 12th
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Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Quick-Flip Guide
This quick-flip guide is a helpful go-to if you are just getting started in understanding how Webb's Depth of Knowledge correlates to Common Core State Standards and your everyday classroom curriculum. Included are prompts that can get you started with implementing activities, as well as potential roles the students will take on during a DOK task. Links for resources used for this flipbook as well as additional resources are included if you want to dig a little deeper.
Just print (on cardstock
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Not Grade Specific
101 Math Questions to Stimulate Reasoning, Discussion, and Reflection
Good questions are the hallmark of an effective teacher. This 8 page file includes 101 math questions that extend students' thinking. Use these questions to:* focus students' thinking,* help students make connections,* stimulate mathematical thinking and discussion,* promote problem solving,* provide opportunities for reflection, and to* assess students' understanding.This is offered in two formats: a simple numbered list and also on cards to put on a ring as a handy reference while teaching.P
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3rd - 5th
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How to Spot Fake News Pak & Lessons
The lesson plans for teachers focus on empowering 4th-grade students with crucial skills in media literacy and critical thinking. The "Exploring the World of Images with Google Reverse Image Search" lesson encourages students to investigate the authenticity of images, fostering digital literacy. The "Becoming Story Detectives" lesson equips students with the ability to discern between real and fake news stories, emphasizing the importance of reliable sources. In the "Source Investigation" lesson
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4th - 7th
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Teacher Binder- Teacher Evaluation based on OTES- Common Core-Ohio Teachers
Hi Teachers,
The OTES Binder (Ohio Teacher Evaluation System)/ Teacher Binder is a helpful tool to help you stay organized throughout the year. This 250 page binder will help you gather student assessments, data, sample work, and lessons to demonstrate a skilled domain or accomplished domain. This binder will help you organize data, student work samples, pre-assessments, learning targets, formative assessments, and student growth.
As the year progresses, I may need to add or change information
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Argument Fallacies Guide & Task Cards
Welcome to the Logical Fallacies Exploration Packet! In this educational journey, we'll delve into the fascinating world of logical reasoning and critical thinking. Understanding logical fallacies is like putting on a pair of special glasses that reveal the hidden flaws in arguments. Logical fallacies are common errors in reasoning that can mislead and confuse us. They often appear in everyday conversations, advertisements, and even in academic discussions. This packet is designed to empower you
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4th - 7th
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Creative Visual Thinking Guide & Scenario Cards
Let your Gifted students explore the power of visual thinking with our comprehensive resource that delves into effective techniques such as SWOT analysis, affinity diagrams, and the Six Thinking Hats method. In today's dynamic and fast-paced world, the ability to visualize ideas, strategies, and solutions is a valuable skill. This resource is designed to equip you with a deep understanding of these visual thinking methodologies, offering clear explanations, practical examples, and hands-on activ
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3rd - 6th
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Revised Bloom's Taxonomy: Cognitive Process Dimension
Are you a little bit baffled by Bloom's Taxonomy? Do you have one of those flip charts with all the verbs for each Bloom's level, but still feel lost?
This tool will help you identify exactly where your questions and other instructional tasks lie on the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy.*
The chart not only identifies all six areas of Bloom's (remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, create), but it goes MUCH deeper by breaking down each level into specific cognitive processes, the thinking and
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Not Grade Specific
Effective Student Method™ and Curriculum Instructor Manual
The Effective Student Method™ Instructor Manual (258pgs) is a comprehensive curriculum for teaching executive functioning specific to academic management skills. Each of the six distinct units contains teacher resources, student resources and parent resources. Grading rubrics, student activities, metacognitive exercises for students, and pacing guides provide educators with the needed resources to carefully walk students through exercises building self awareness and skills needed for confiden
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6th - 10th
Socratic Questioning Guide & Task Cards
The guide provides educators with comprehensive information on integrating Socratic questioning into their teaching approach. It includes the following key components:Introduction to Socratic Questioning:Definition and historical context.Importance of fostering critical thinking skills in elementary students.Principles of Socratic Questioning:Overview of the main types of Socratic questions (open-ended, probing, clarifying).Explanation of the Socratic method and how it encourages dialogue.Adapti
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3rd - 6th
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Florida Framework for Gifted Goal 1 Objective 2
The goal of this lesson is to empower elementary & middle school students to explore the essence of various academic fields by identifying and illustrating basic principles and foundational concepts. Through questioning, understanding, performing tasks, and accomplishing goals within assigned disciplines, students will actively engage in activities that foster critical thinking and interdisciplinary connections. By the end of the lesson, students should develop a deeper appreciation for the
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Florida Frameworks for Gifted Goal 1 Objectives 1-3
Florida Framework for Gifted Simulations Goal 1 Objective 3
In this engaging 3-hour lesson, elementary and middle school students will embark on an exploration of various academic fields, from science to literature, uncovering the unique characteristics and support structures within each discipline. The lesson begins with a lively discussion about different subjects, followed by small group assignments where students delve into specific subjects like history, math, or art. Using a mix of books and online resources, each group identifies the distinct skil
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Florida Frameworks for Gifted Goal 1 Objectives 1-3
Increasing Rigor with Student Discourse in Lehman's Terms
This product breaks apart student discourse into three main categories - preparing for powerful talk, students sharing their own ideas and students building on the ideas of others.I have named several talk moves appropriate for each category, defined them, explained the teacher language used for implementation as well as the student language used once implemented. Mastering the talk moves will increase the rigor in your classes’ student discourse.
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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