Thinking Skills

Which is NOT a sound argument?

• Sabrina wanted to be a better figure skater, so she took extra lessons and practicedevery day. Her skating improved so much that she entered a competition.

• Yesterday, a black cat ran in front of me, and later, I lost my wallet. If I don't seethat black cat today, I won't have any bad luck.

• We had a storm last night with hurricane-strength winds, and many trees weredowned. There was a citywide power outage.

• On a clear day, I can see the top of Murphy Monument from my house. If it'sclear tomorrow, I'll be able to see the monument.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which term best describes information or data used to support or refute a claim, argument, or conclusion?

• Evidence

• Summarize

• Critique

• Infer

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which term best describes the process of thinking logically and rationally to form judgments or conclusions?

• Clarify

• Reason

• Summarize

• Critique

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What does it mean to "conclude" after considering all relevant information and evidence?

• To provide a brief overview

• To break down a complex topic

• To arrive at a decision or judgment

• To combine various pieces of information

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Analyze the following scenario: "John felt a sense of apathy towards his schoolwork." What might be the consequence of this feeling?

• Improved grades

• Lack of motivation

• Increased interest

• More participation

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What does it mean to "analyze" a complex topic?

• To provide a brief overview of the main points

• To break down a complex topic into smaller parts to understand its structure and relationships

• To combine various pieces of information to form a coherent whole

• To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which term refers to drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than direct statements?

• Deduce

• Infer

• Conclude

• Clarify

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What does it mean to "critique" something?

• To provide reasons or evidence to support a belief

• To analyze and judge the merits and faults of something

• To combine various pieces of information to form a new understanding

• To recognize or point out the differences between two or more things

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does it mean to "justify" a decision or action?

• To provide reasons or evidence to support it

• To break it down into smaller parts

• To combine various pieces of information

• To recognize the differences

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which term refers to seeking information, challenging assumptions, or exploring ideas through inquiry?

• Question

• Summarize

• Critique

• Infer

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1