The Think and Link Grid is an engaging, no-prep critical thinking activity perfect for middle and high school classrooms. This interactive tool helps students draw connections between various concepts, encouraging deeper understanding and analysis across subjects. The grid format is ideal for group activities, class discussions, or individual assignments, promoting collaboration and higher-order thinking skills. Whether you’re teaching history, science, or language arts, this resource will help your students build the skills needed to think critically and make connections in their learning.

What’s Included:

• Think and Link Grid template (297 x 210 mm)
• Instructions for classroom use
• Sample questions and prompts to guide student thinking

Skills Developed Through This Activity:

• Enhances critical thinking and problem-solving
• Fosters collaborative learning and discussion
• Encourages connections between concepts in various subjects

How to Use this Activity in Your Classroom:

1. Distribute the Think and Link Grid to students as an individual or group activity.
2. Use prompts to guide students in linking related concepts or ideas.
3. Encourage class discussions where students explain their connections, promoting deeper understanding.

Common Core Outcomes:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.1: Read closely to determine what the text says and make logical inferences.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.2: Write informative/explanatory texts.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):

• (1) History (C): Explain the connections between historical events and concepts.

Australian Curriculum Links and Codes:

• The way of life in Medieval Europe (social, cultural, economic and political features) and the roles and relationships of different groups in society (ACDSEH008)
• Significant developments and/or cultural achievements, such as changing relations between Islam and the West (including the Crusades), architecture, medieval manuscripts and music (ACDSEH050)
• Continuity and change in society in ONE of the following areas: crime and punishment; military and defence systems; towns, cities and commerce (ACDSEH051)

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