Weekly Article Analysis Notebook for Critical Thinking Practice
Engage in weekly article analysis to improve critical thinking skills. Summarize, question, and support claims with evidence. Meet set requirements for highest scores.
Weekly Article Analysis Notebook for Critical Thinking Practice
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Achieve Weekly Activity
Set up Notebook • Date • Title • Graphic Organizer • Activity Reasoning 1-8 Cite your evidence • Vocabulary 4 Square (back of page) 4 words
Poll • Talk about it, make a decision (Mondays!)
Vocabulary • Create 4 Vocabulary Squares on the back of your page. • Choose 4 challenging words Word
Article • Complete Graphic Organizer: 5 W’s unless otherwise directed. Who What Topic Why When Where
Article Cont. • Answer 3 Blue circle arrows, depending on teacher’s preference • Summarize: 1-2 sentences of what you’ve read so far. • Questions: What are you confused about? What do you want to know more about? • Setting the Purpose: Answer the questions provided to help you with the Thought Question.
Activity • Under the Graphic Organizer you will need to provide your reasons before submitting your answers. • Number 1-8 and provide evidence and reasons for your decision. • 1-2 sentences • 75% or higher!
Thought Question • Answer all Thought Questions with CEL format. • Claim: Answer the question as a statement. • Evidence/Explanation: • Link: How does this information help support your claim? How does this connect to you?
Requirements • You must complete 1 article a week. • If you finish early, make sure to edit and revise your Thought Question before submitting. • Early Finishers: • Achieve Article • DOGO • TIME for kids (If you receive 75% on your weekly article and complete an additional article of your choosing you will receive a Mustang Ticket.)
