Lessons:
- Keep the Big Ideas in Mind: Synthesize details to get the big picture
- Distinguish Between Complex and Simple Ideas: Think about real-life problems
- Make Sense of Infographics: Read text closely to get the big idea
- Infer from Infographics: View closely to analyze graphics and discern complexity
- Notice Conflicting Information: Research conflicting facts to resolve contradictions
- Use Parallel Annotation: Synthesize important information and jot down thinking
- Attend to Signal Words and Phrases: Recognize these cues and understand their purposes
- Organize Your Thinking: Analyze information to discern causes and effects
- Identify Issues: Synthesize information to explore complex ideas
- Collaborate to Learn: Jigsaw to synthesize and discuss big ideas
- Explore Concepts in Multiple Media: Synthesize information from video, text, and graphics
- Read Complex Text Closely: Focus on what you know; ask questions to infer and understand
- Immerse Yourself in Sources: Explore images and text to understand historical events
- Recognize Perspectives: Understand different points of view
- Form an Educated Opinion: Discern the difference between an opinion and an informed opinion
- Debate an Issue: Use evidence to support your claim
- Examine Evidence: Evaluate the credibility of sources
- Recognize Persuasion: Identify purpose and evaluate evidence
- Ask Questions to Read Critically: Use the Definition/Consequence/Action question framework
- Interview an Expert: Question an author