Literacy

The resources in this collection feature critical thinking as a key orientation for literacy instruction. All of the resources in this collection are designed to support self-regulated student use of intellectual tools in the development of competencies related to literacy .

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Developing Independent-Mindedness: Stargirl novel study

Use the critical thinking challenges in this novel study to help students explore the habit of mind of independent-mindedness and to nurture a sense of personal identity in the face of social pressure.
Subjects: English/Language Arts
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9
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A Teacher’s Guide to “All Summer in a Day” by Ray Bradbury

Students first listen to All Summer in a Day and then examine the unkind act committed by the children in the story, exploring the roles of all the participants. Students then discuss the consequences of bullying and develop and use criteria to generate ideas for effective interventions in bullying …
Subjects: English/Language Arts
Grades: 4, 5, 6
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Read for the Planet

This resource includes 8 different lessons, grouped by grade reach (K-2 and 3-6), that support students in thinking deeply about important concepts related to caring for the planet and developing the thinking tools they need to make meaning from, and also challenge what they are reading and learning…
Subjects: English/Language Arts
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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A Teacher’s Guide to “The Story of Ferdinand” by Munro Leaf

Students first listen to The Story of Ferdinand, in which five men misinterpret the actions of Ferdinand the bull and select him as an ideal candidate to take part in the bullfights of Madrid. Students examine the story, identify the mistakes made by the five men, and provide advice to help them avo…
Subjects: English/Language Arts
Grades: 2, 3
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Summer Reading Tips: A guide for parents and caregivers

This resource provides practical tips and strategies for parents and caregivers. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining good reading habits during the summer months with helpful suggestions for selecting books, developing reading habits, completing reading challenges, and using a Thoughtbook to…
Subjects: English/Language Arts
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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A Teacher’s Guide to “The Three Questions” by Jon J. Muth

Students first listen to The Three Questions, in which a young boy named Nikolai searches for the answers to three questions in his quest to become a better person and is led to find the answers within himself. Students examine the events in the story to discover how Nikolai's questions were ans…
Subjects: English/Language Arts
Grades: 3, 4, 5
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