Kids are used to being told WHAT to think, but in this digital age, it is more important than ever for kids to learn to think for themselves! This book encourages students to think critically and exposes them to author bias, fact manipulation, and fact and opinion in a fun way.
What Do You Think About Reptiles is not just about reptiles - it's about getting to decide for yourself what you think!
Teaching HOW to Think, Not WHAT To Think
USE THIS BOOK TO TEACH STUDENTS HOW TO:
identify author bias by analyzing the language, examples, and facts used to persuade the reader.
question information critically by asking what facts are emphasized, ignored, or distorted.
distinguish between fact and opinion through the many facts and opinions scattered throughout the book.
compare and contrast perspectives by evaluating two opposing viewpoints on the same topic.
distinguish your point of view from the author's by evaluating the different arguments and thinking critically.
understand the influence of word choice on tone, mood, and persuasiveness.
use text features to acquire additional information through the table of contents, glossary, index, captions, photographs, maps, and charts included in the book.