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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.
Aesop and Fitting In Fable

Use this 'Fable: Aesop and Fitting In' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this '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 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 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.
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 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
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.
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 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. Common Core: ELA: RI.5.1-3
Math Mats Operations and Algebraic Thinking - Fall Theme Interactive Notebook

This Math Mats Operations and Algebraic Thinking - Fall Theme Interactive Notebook is perfect to practice counting skills. Your elementary grade students will love this Math Mats Operations and Algebraic Thinking - Fall Theme Interactive Notebook. Interactive math practice for adding and subtracting numbers within 10. May be used for student practice or to model use of corresponding printables. CC: Math: K.OA.A.1-5
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.
Logic and Math (middle school) Word Problems

This Logic and Math (middle school) Word Problems is perfect to practice problem solving skills. Your elementary grade students will love this Logic and Math (middle school) Word Problems. Three pages of complex math problems draw on critical thinking skills and logic in order to find the correct solution.
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.
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.
Fact or Opinion 2'

Use this 'Fact or Opinion 2' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Fact or Opinion 2'. Skills and Practice
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monsters (upper elem) Spelling

Use this 'Spelling: Monsters (upper elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Spelling: Monsters (upper elem)'. This unit uses a fanciful "Monster's Recipe" to build spelling and vocabulary skills while developing critical thinking abilities.
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)
Learning More About Authors (primary/elem) Author Report Form

Use this 'Author Report Form: Learning More About Authors (primary/elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Author Report Form: Learning More About Authors (primary/elem)'. "What was the first book written by this author?" Several questions require students to use basic research skills and critical thinking in learning about authors.
Basic Research for Aquarium Animal Exhibit Species (upper/middle/high) Writing

Use this 'Writing: Basic Research for Aquarium Animal Exhibit Species (upper/middle/high)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Writing: Basic Research for Aquarium Animal Exhibit Species (upper/middle/high)'. This assignment develops basic research skills that provide background information for future writing or reports. This activity helps students learn about animal species found at the aquarium. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings available in the Aquarium Theme Unit. See PowerPoint "A Visit to the Aquarium".
Math Mats: Operations and Algebraic Thinking - Summer Theme (grade 2)

Eight colorful math mats and cards for practice in addition and subtraction within 100. Printable manipulatives are included or you can use real items. CC: Math: 2.OA.1-4
Predicting Outcomes (elem) Worksheet

Use this 'Worksheet: Predicting Outcomes (elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Worksheet: Predicting Outcomes (elem)'. One page, two stories. Read the story and predict the outcome.
Predicting Outcomes (elem/upper elem) Worksheets

Use this 'Worksheets: Predicting Outcomes (elem/upper elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Worksheets: Predicting Outcomes (elem/upper elem)'. Read the short story, then use context clues to predict the outcome. Six stories; answers included.
Worksheets: Making Inferences (elem/upper elm)

Read the paragraphs and make inferences based on context clues. Five pages.
I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew (primary/elem) Book

Use this 'Book: I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew (primary/elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Book: I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew (primary/elem)'. Retell the story of the journey from Vung in your own words...find the details... develop your rhyming skills...put yourself in different shoes... creative thinking skills and more are enhanced and developed with this unit to accompany Dr. Seuss' "I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew".
Fact or Opinion 1'

Use this 'Fact or Opinion 1' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Fact or Opinion 1'. four page practice with answer sheet
Fact or Opinion? Veterans Day (upper elem)

Help students correctly identify the differences between facts and opinions with this timely lesson. Use alone or in conjunction with our Veterans Day reading comprehension.
Fact or Opinion? Spiders

Categorize some facts and opinions about spiders; then find and list more facts and opinions.
Unit: Survival! (upper elem/middle)

This mini-unit combines a vocabulary search with priority charts and essay questions. What do you need to survive in rough circumstances? Your students will have decided for themselves by the end of this lesson!
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (elem/upper elem)) Book

Use this 'Book: Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (elem/upper elem))' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Book: Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (elem/upper elem))'. Betty MacDonald's "Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle" is used to help students develop critical thinking skills while enjoying children's literature. This unit includes discussion questions, an activity page, and a test.
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.
Books: Rosie's Walk (primary)

This unit uses the popular children's book, Rosie's Walk (by Pat Hutchins) to improve sight word vocabulary, reading comprehension, and creative writing and thinking skills.
Comprehension: Inside Earth (upper elementary/middle)

The inner layers of Earth are explained and then reviewed with questions testing comprehension and critical thinking skills.
Fact or Opinion? form

blank form for organizing facts and opinions on any topic; unlined
Fact or Opinion? form

blank form for organizing facts and opinions on any topic; landscape orientation
Fact or Opinion? form

blank form for any topic; lined.