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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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A Teacher’s Guide to “The Three Questions” by Jon J. Muth

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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A Teacher’s Guide to “The Story of Ferdinand” by Munro Leaf

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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A Teacher’s Guide to “Feathers and Fools” by Mem Fox

A Teacher’s Guide to “Feathers and Fools” by Mem Fox

Students first review the ideas of tolerance and celebrating differences and then listen to Feathers and Fools, in which a group of peacocks and swans are afraid of each other because of their differences. Students then use criteria to identify the most important lesson in the story and justify thei…
Subjects: English/Language Arts
Grades: 2, 3
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Inclusive Lesson Plans—Grades K-8

Inclusive Lesson Plans—Grades K-8

Help students think deeply about important concepts around inclusion and develop the thinking tools they need to make meaning from, and also challenge what they are reading and learning.  Embedded in the lesson plans themselves are suggested expert book recommendations selected by Canadian-base…
Subjects: English/Language Arts
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Read for the Planet

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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Summer Reading Tips: A guide for parents and caregivers

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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