Introducing Tools for Thought Minilessons to embed tool

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Tools for Thought • modular collection • embeds critical thinking tools in every subject area • targeted for grades 5 -10; adaptable for earlier grades Formats • PDF • Interactive whiteboard • Power. Point © The Critical Thinking Consortium

Tools for Thought • 70 tools • “Basic tools” • “Tutorials” © The Critical Thinking Consortium

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Tools for Thought A sample activity that helps students differentiate point of view from opinion. How might the following people react to this photograph? a) a family hoping for a quiet day at the beach b) a local newspaper reporter c) a hot dog vendor at the beach d) an artist From the T 4 T: Finding another perspective © The Critical Thinking Consortium

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Tools for Thought Develop self-regulated competence From t he Indepe T 4 T: ndent minded n ess e T 4 T: From th notes g Speakin © The Critical Thinking Consortium

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