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Tools for Thought

T4T_logo.pngThe Tools for Thought collection includes more than 125 lessons that are adaptable for any grade and subject, that systematically nurture learners’ competence in thinking, communicating, and action. Lessons in the Tools for Thought (T4T) collection are designed to be seamlessly infused into all learning experiences and can be adapted for use across disciplines. For example, an instructional goal might be to grow learner competency in drawing inferences. Instructional ideas and tools from the Inference lesson could be used to help learners draw inferences about characters in a story, develop conclusions in science, or interpret data in math.

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Students compare two pieces of work on the same topic by examining the similarities and differences of a variety of features. They develop an understanding of the importance of using multiple credible sources, including relevant features for comparison, and providing comprehensive evidence to suppor…
Subjects: Not Subject Specific
Grades: 7, 8, 9
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Comparer les différences

Comparer les différences

Les tableaux de cette ressource pédagogique permettent aux élèves de noter leurs observations sur les similitudes et les différences entre deux personnes, deux objets, deux endroits ou deux évènements. Cette ressource fait partie de la collection Outils d…
Subjects: Not Subject Specific
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Connecting facts to conclusions

Connecting facts to conclusions

Students learn to write well-structured paragraphs that organize facts to support an overall conclusion. They develop an understanding of the importance of recognizing when supporting facts connect directly to the conclusions they uphold and using techniques to effectively organize and link facts to…
Subjects: Civics
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Consider significance

Consider significance

Students examine the impact of a historical event and judge its relative significance. They develop an understanding of the importance of rating events using established criteria and comprehensive evidence, rather than biased beliefs or values. This resource is part of the collection Tools for Th…
Subjects: Not Subject Specific
Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Contrôler l’avancement d’un processus de résolution de problèmes

Contrôler l’avancement d’un processus de résolution de problèmes

Vérifier votre compréhension et décider de la manière de résoudre un problème. Cette ressource fait partie de la collection Outils de la pensée.
Subjects: Not Subject Specific
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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Creating a tone in writing

Creating a tone in writing

Students communicate the underlying impression or feeling in a piece of writing. They develop an understanding of the importance of recognizing the tone of a piece of writing; identifying the appropriate tone for the purpose and audience; and using techniques to create the intended impression. This …
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Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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