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Fable: Aesop and Fitting In

This unit uses the story of the miller, his son, and their donkey as a foundation for talking about fitting in. With imaginative writing and drawing prompts (and a word search!), as well as comprehension questions, this is a fun introduction to Aesop AND a solid lesson on character education and critical thinking skills. Available at four levels. Common Core: RL.3.2
Fable: Aesop and Unity (middle school)

This unit uses three of Aesop's shorter fables as a foundation for talking about unity. With imaginative writing and drawing prompts, as well as comprehension questions, this is a fun introduction to Aesop AND a solid lesson on character education and critical thinking skills. Available at four levels.
Unit: Superheroes (overview- part I)

This great multi-age, multi-lesson unit uses the ever-popular topic of superheroes to teach business writing, advertising techniques, and critical thinking skills. This is the overview, including the table of contents and grading rubric.
Word Problems: Logic and Math (middle school)

Three pages of complex math problems draw on critical thinking skills and logic in order to find the correct solution.
Writing Prompts: Quotes from Women

31 quotes from famous women form the basis for writing prompts that require students to use their skills of reflection, research, and writing.
Worksheet: How to Answer Moral Questions (upper elem/middle)

This short lesson doesn't provide answers, but provides the vocabulary for discussing ethical questions.
Comprehension: Manners (upper elementary/middle)

The review questions with this reading comprehension (one page each of "Bloom's Taxonomy") are helpful for critical thinking development.
Fact or Opinion? form

blank form for organizing facts and opinions on any topic; unlined
Values: Courage (elem/upper elem/middle)

"He thinks about it all the time. He even has bad dreams about it!" A fictional reading comprehension designed to help teach students character education. Reflective short answer questions can be used for discussion or writing practice.
How to Argue... Using Fallacies (part 1) -upper elementary/middle

This thorough unit is packed with information about some of the most common fallacies: how to spot them, and how to avoid them. Subsequent lessons are available on our member site.
Worksheet: Fact or Opinion? Food (elem)
Book: Flowers for Algernon (middle)

Combining critical thinking and comprehension skills with a strong student-driven approach to the different types of intelligence, this double unit is a fantastic enhancement for Daniel Keyes' modern classic tale of intelligence gained and lost. This is one of many book lessons on our member site.
Think and Write: School Uniforms (upper elementary)

How do your students feel about school uniforms? This unit combines critical thinking skills (fact and opinion, cause and effect...), graphing, letter writing, and more, to help students address this increasingly prevalent topic.
Think and Write: What If...? (animal theme)

Six creative "What if" cards. Each card presents a question ("What if fish could fly?") and at least three projects ("Create a poster showing how flying fish would adapt to life on land.") to elicit creative thinking.
Think and Write: What if....? (science theme)

Six fantastic "What if" cards. Each card presents a question and at least three projects to elicit creative thinking with a science theme. Especially good with gifted students!
Think and Write: Pumpkins (elem/upper elem)

Pumpkins in transformation, pumpkins in space, pumpkins in advertising. Fantastic pumpkin-themed creative thinking and writing work for elementary/upper elementary students.
Analytical Writing: Comics (upper elem/middle)

Use this worksheet to develop critical thinking skills by having students categorize comic strips in terms of audience, purpose, and humor.
Book Report Form: General - reading & thinking

This great two-page form combines comprehension, evaluation, and word skills, helping students know what to look for when reading. Suitable for upper elementary, middle school, and high school.
Critical Thinking: Fiction into Film (upper elem/middle)

"In what ways does the setting of the movie differ from how it was presented in the book?" Many popular children's books are being made into films-- this list of questions helps students develop critical thinking skills while comparing the two media.
Fable: Aesop and Fitting In (upper elementary)

This unit uses the story of the miller, his son, and their donkey as a foundation for talking about fitting in. With imaginative writing and drawing prompts, as well as comprehension questions, this is a fun introduction to Aesop AND a solid lesson on character education and critical thinking skills. Available at four levels.
Unit: Superheroes (part II)

This great multi-age, multi-lesson unit uses the ever-popular topic of superheroes to teach business writing, advertising techniques, and critical thinking skills. This part presents lessons introducing the skills students will need to complete the unit.
Fable: Aesop and Unity (elementary)

This unit uses three of Aesop's shorter fables as a foundation for talking about unity. With imaginative writing and drawing prompts, as well as comprehension questions, this is a fun introduction to Aesop AND a solid lesson on character education and critical thinking skills. Available at four levels. Common Core: RL.3.2
Fables: Aesop and Unity (primary)

This unit uses three of Aesop's shorter fables as a foundation for talking about unity. With imaginative writing and drawing prompts, as well as comprehension questions, this is a fun introduction to Aesop AND a solid lesson on character education and critical thinking skills. Available at four levels.
Fable: Aesop and Fitting In (middle school)

This unit uses the story of the miller, his son, and their donkey as a foundation for talking about fitting in. With imaginative writing and drawing prompts, as well as comprehension questions, this is a fun introduction to Aesop AND a solid lesson on character education and critical thinking skills. Available at four levels.
Fable: Aesop and Fitting In (elementary)

This unit uses the story of the miller, his son, and their donkey as a foundation for talking about fitting in. With imaginative writing and drawing prompts (and a word search!), as well as comprehension questions, this is a fun introduction to Aesop AND a solid lesson on character education and critical thinking skills. Available at four levels. Common Core: RL.3.2
Fable: Aesop and Unity (upper elementary)

This unit uses three of Aesop's shorter fables as a foundation for talking about unity. With imaginative writing and drawing prompts, as well as comprehension questions, this is a fun introduction to Aesop AND a solid lesson on character education and critical thinking skills. Available at four levels.
Unit: Conflict! A Constant Struggle (middle)

This super-sized reading and writing unit introduces the basic categories of literary conflict (man vs. nature, etc.) and presents two summarized stories for students to analyze in terms of internal/external conflict. The unit incorporates vocabulary, critical thinking, and research.
Unit: Invisibility (upper elem/middle)

This unit draws on creative writing and thinking, starting with a "What if..." and progressing through news articles, point-of-view writing, and much more. Great for group work or individual projects.
Unit: Logic (upper elem/middle)

From if/then statements to circle sets to syllogisms, this unit is sure to clarify the fundamentals of logical thinking. Includes solid practice questions for each section and an answer sheet.
Unit: Superheroes (part III)

This great multi-age, multi-lesson unit uses the ever-popular topic of superheroes to teach business writing, advertising techniques, and critical thinking skills. This part contains the forms and examples of materials necessary to complete the unit.
Writing Prompts: Quotes from Artists

24 quotes from famous artists form the basis for writing prompts that require students to use their skills of reflection, research, and writing.
Writing Prompts: African-American Quotes

29 quotes from famous African-Americans form the basis for writing prompts that require students to use their skills of reflection, research, and writing.
Fact or Opinion 2

Skills and Practice
Writing Prompts: Quotes about Elections

Over 30 quotes on the topic of elections and democracy form the basis for writing prompts that require students to use their skills of reflection, research, and writing.
Worksheets: Making Inferences (elem/upper elm)

Read the paragraphs and make inferences based on context clues. Five pages.
Worksheet: Predicting Outcomes (elem)

One page, two stories. Read the story and predict the outcome.
Comprehension: Making Inferences (elem/upper elem)

Read the short story about early American education, and make inferences based on context clues.
Worksheets: Predicting Outcomes (elem/upper elem)

Read the short story, then use context clues to predict the outcome. Six stories; answers included.
Unit: Folk Heroes/Journalism

This fantastic (&huge!) unit combines research skills, critical thinking, journalism-style writing and FUN! Students choose a folk hero, trace the origins of the legend, and create a newspaper or magazine focused on this hero. Contains student materials and teacher guidance.
Understanding Bloom's Taxonomy (middle)

Introduces the concept behind Benjamin Bloom's question categories, and helps students understand the different levels as they apply to their lives. This is a great fall/back to school unit! (12 pages)