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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 True Story of the Three Little Pigs” by A. Wolf as told to Jon Scieszka

A Teacher’s Guide to “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs” by A. Wolf as told to Jon Scieszka

Students examine the wolf's character in the traditional story of The Three Little Pigs and then investigate a non-traditional retelling of this story. Students then use evidence found in this story to determine if the wolf was telling the truth. This resource is part of the collection Though…
Subjects: English/Language Arts
Grades: 2, 3
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A Teacher’s Guide to “The Great Fuzz Frenzy” by Janet Stevens & Susan Stevens Crummel

A Teacher’s Guide to “The Great Fuzz Frenzy” by Janet Stevens & Susan Stevens Crummel

Students first listen to The Great Fuzz Frenzy, in which some prairie dogs discover a strange yellow object in their underground home. Students examine the story closely and then, based on what is known about the characters, create a sequel to the story. Finally, students use criteria to identify th…
Subjects: English/Language Arts
Grades: 1, 2, 3
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A Teacher’s Guide to “Each One Special” by Frieda Wishinsky and H. Werner Zimmerman

A Teacher’s Guide to “Each One Special” by Frieda Wishinsky and H. Werner Zimmerman

Students first listen to Each One Special, in which Harry is affected dramatically by changes implemented by the new owner of the bakery where he works. Students then identify the positive and negative effects of these changes on the community and on Harry. Finally, students examine the concept of f…
Subjects: English/Language Arts
Grades: 1, 2, 3
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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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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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Critical Challenges in English for Secondary Students
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Critical Challenges in English for Secondary Students

Use critical thinking challenges that span a wide variety of literature genres to teach students tools for critical thinking in English. Available as a PDF only.
Subjects: English/Language Arts
Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Format: PDF
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