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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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The Empathy Library K-3

The Empathy Library K-3

Developed by TC² for the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation, The Empathy Library has been created for grades K-3 with the intention of supporting students in thinking deeply about important concepts related to social and emotional learning while also developing the thinking tools they need to ma…
Subjects: English/Language Arts, Health
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3
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A Teacher’s Guide to “The Gardener” by Sarah Stewart

A Teacher’s Guide to “The Gardener” by Sarah Stewart

Students first examine The Gardener, presented as a series of letters. Students are asked to solve the mystery of the letters by using them to find out as much information as possible about the characters in the story. Students then compare the two characters, Lydia Grace and Uncle Jim, and discuss …
Subjects: English/Language Arts
Grades: 3, 4, 5, 6
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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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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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Summer Reading Tips: A guide for students

Summer Reading Tips: A guide for students

This resource offers tailored advice directly to students, encouraging them to engage deeply with their summer reading. It covers choosing books, developing reading habits, completing reading challenge, using a Thoughtbook, and enjoying the reading experience.
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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