Could you send me some good sites on teaching critical thinking and critical reading?
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http://www.reading.org/resources/issues/focus_critical.html
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You might want to see some websites about critical thinking.  This will help you to evaluate the information that others give you, and to determine whether it is fact, opinion, science, philosophy, or out-and-out lies.
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While bobweb's suggestions are interesting and provide food for thought, they don't really address the reality that exists in most schools, nor are they very helpful in addressing your question.\n\nI have attached a number of websites that I hope will be helpful to you.  8th grade was my favorite one to teach.  Good luck with it.
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Critical thinking has to do with what the reader/writer does with knowledge gained.  It's not so much about comprehension, but in how you use it. It is 'out of the box' thinking. For example, you read a book on which you answer comprehension questions that are readily available in the text; critical questions are those that go beyond the text, the "What would happen if...? type of questioning. Writers need to think critically to not only make a point, but be able to present their ideas in such a way that the reader becomes involved with the events, characters, etc. of the author. He has to 'hook' you, and yet, be believable as well. For more info on this, there are several good websites you should check out. Just type in Critical Thinking in your search bar and explore!
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How about this website;\n\nwww.curriculumonline.gov.uk \n\nIt's got lots of resources for teacher's planning.
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This is pretty wide open.  Can you narrow down the age level and subjects?  I assume you are teaching literacy?
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Check with each state's website- many of them offer free maps and info about their state.  Also check the department of education; they have publications that are fabulous pieces of information for parents about the importance of reading to your child, how to help with homework, etc.\n\nSometimes Costco has backpacks loaded with goodies for students; our school got them last year for our entire student body!
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www.proteacher.com has some great chat boards, lesson plan ideas, content ideas, strategies, etc.  Good site, I think all grades.
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Do you mean task?\nIf that's the case try these ones:\nhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/\nhttp://bogglesworld.com/\nhttp://www.sites4teachers.com/links/redirect.php?url=http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/flipbook/
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There are so many great web sites out now that help to teach kids to learn to read - www.starfall.com is the best we have found so far.  Such a good site, my little girl (5)taught herself to read (much as your son taught himself english) using this site.  \n\nI think as homeschoolers we find that there are lots of fun ways to learn anything!  For more web sites, just search on yahoo for 'online reading games for kids'.  There really are a ton of sites (and so good software titles you can buy in stores) and I am sure a couple will spark your son's interest.
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Try Scholastic, Lakeshore, or Simon and Shulster. They do provide reviews of their books, and you can also get reviews of books from local teacher organizations or the public library.
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How about using some great art-related picture books, like the Last Resort, by J. Patrick Lewis, or Action Jackson, by Jan Greenberg?  What exactly do you mean by teaching reading, anyhow?
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Maybe these will help...\n\nhttp://www.carolhurst.com/\nhttp://www.literacytrust.org.uk/pubs/readerindex.html\nhttp://www.reachforreading.com/\nhttp://www.lessonplans.com
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You could try the following two websites:\nwww.teachnet.com/lesson/langarts/reading/bookrepts1.html \nwww.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson109.shtml\nGood luck!
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a wonderful website that teaches prek- 2nd grade reading skills\nstarfall.com  give it a try and see what you think, entertaining and both my boys enjoy it as a daily part of their reading lesson.
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www.abcteach.com is a very good site. I've seen many of their worksheets - all engaging, exciting, and informative.
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try the learning strategies corporation they're awesome they're website is www.learningstrategies.com