Banning Handheld Devices - an exercise in critucal thinking

It can be too easy for us to be swayed by an article – especially an article on a hot topic like Banning Handheld Devices

Before we allow an article to be the spokesperson for our views, we should do a little homework and check contrasting points-of-view.

Here is one example:

Read this post first. Then assess your thoughts on the information it contains.
Read this post second. Then asses your thoughts on the information it contains.

“The most fatal illusion is the settled point of view. Since life is growth and motion, a fixed point of view kills anybody who has one.”
― Brooks Atkinson

“The strength of one’s opinion should not exceed their knowledge on the matter.”
― Eric Hirzel

Free Reading Comprehension Cards

These free reading comprehension cards help students think critically and better understand stories and texts they read. Using the cards, students will practice the following reading strategies:
1) Predict
2) Connect
3) Clarify
4) Question
5) Comment
6) Synthesize
These reading comprehension cards can be used in large groups, small groups, literature circles, or individually.

Subject:

Reading, Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies

Grade Level(s):

Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Homeschooling