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Writing Warm-Up: When Everyone Thought Something Was True
How do we know when something is actually true? Explore the story of Copernicus and the once widely accepted belief that the Sun revolved around Earth in this engaging critical thinking writing warm-up for middle school students.
Writing Warm-Up: What Does “To What Extent” Mean?
Help students understand “to what extent” essay questions with this quick, engaging writing warm-up. Designed for middle school and high school students, this activity introduces nuanced thinking, moves students beyond simple yes-or-no answers, and gives teachers an easy way to practice argumentative writing and critical thinking in the classroom.
What Does It Mean to "Appeal" — and Why Your AP Lang Essay Depends on the Answer
You've heard the terms: ethos, pathos, logos. You can define them. But when your AP Lang teacher asks you to analyze how a writer appeals to their audience, do you actually know what that verb means? Most students label the appeal and move on. The ones who score a 6 understand the mechanism underneath it. Here's the difference.
Your Test Is Tomorrow. Here’s What to Do (If You Have to Cram)
Your test is tomorrow and there’s too much to cover. Here’s how to study in a way that actually works without burning out or pulling an all-nighter.
When the Future Feels Uncertain: A History Critical Thinking Warm-Up
A quick critical thinking warm-up where students analyze a primary source from the Industrial Revolution and reflect on how people react when new technologies change the world. Then they connect those reactions to today’s rapidly evolving technologies like artificial intelligence.
How to Find the Limiting Reactant in a Chemical Reaction (Honors Chem, Step by Step)
How to Find the Empirical and Molecular Formula of a Compound
Learn how to find the empirical and molecular formula of a compound in simple steps.
How do we know when something is actually true? Explore the story of Copernicus and the once widely accepted belief that the Sun revolved around Earth in this engaging critical thinking writing warm-up for middle school students.