These critical thinking activities and lesson plans are designed for teaching in either classroom or homeschool.
Students learn to think beyond literal meaning with these critical thinking skills activity books! Develops students’ inferential and deductive reasoning for more effective reading, listening, and logical thinking. Encourages creative brainstorming and flexible thinking. Given a seemingly contradictory statement, students must practice good thinking strategies and formulate astute “yes/no” questions to help them discover the solution to each mystery. Activities explore everyday topics and situations. Resolutions are often funny, adding appeal to the activities.
Includes tips, suggestions, answers, a sample questioning session, and graphic organizer sheets to keep track of clues.
Paperback book, 36 pages, recommended for 4th-6th grade.
The Case of Red Herrings helps students learn to identify red herrings and learn to use critical thinking skills at the same time. |