Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle
5.0 (210 reviews)Add depth and complexity to your instruction with this Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle! You are getting all 3 (Science, History and/or Social Studies, and Literature) of my Critical Thinking Task Cards. That’s 264 unique task cards! These sets are $21.00 if purchased separately; Save $4!These t
- Grade
- Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
- Pages
- 75
- Answer key
- N/A
- Teaching duration
- Yearlong Resource
- Digital download
- ZIP
Description
Add depth and complexity to your instruction with this Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle! You are getting all 3 (Science, History and/or Social Studies, and Literature) of my Critical Thinking Task Cards. That’s 264 unique task cards! These sets are $21.00 if purchased separately; Save $4!
These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any fiction and nonfiction reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives. You will appreciate the versatility of these task cards; they can be used with almost any text (novels, picture books, anthology stories, textbooks, etc.). This resource is applicable to many grade levels (4-10+) and can be easily adapted for the learners you work with.
The resource contains everything below for EACH subject (Science, Social Studies, and Literature):
•Eight color task cards for each of the eleven topics of critical thinking (88 unique task cards total)
•Eight black-and-white task cards for each of eleven topics of critical thinking (88 unique task cards total)
•A graphic organizer for students to record their responses
•A student recording sheet, where students can track which cards they have already completed
•Tips and suggestions on how to use these task cards in your class.
Two versions–with and without icons–are now included!!
These sets can be purchased separately here:
$AVE: Get this and several other resources in my Critical Thinking MEGA BUNDLE!!!
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★CLICK HERE for Thinking Mats for All Subjects★
This resource was created based on the Depth and Complexity framework, which was developed by Dr. Sandra Kaplan under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Research and Improvement: 1996
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Reviews
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Excellent Visual Tool for Teaching Place Value
This resource was a great addition to our place value unit. The combination of doodles, notes, and base-ten block models helped students better visualize abstract concepts and stay actively engaged throughout the lesson. I appreciated how clearly the information was organized and how easily the pages could be incorporated into guided instruction, independent practice, and review activities. My students enjoyed the interactive format, and the completed pages became valuable study resources that they could refer to later. Overall, this is a well-designed and highly effective resource.
Creative and Memorable Way to Teach Divisibility Rules
My students enjoyed using this resource, and the doodle format helped keep them engaged while learning divisibility rules. The combination of visuals, notes, and practice problems made the material easier to understand and remember. I also appreciated how organized everything was, which made preparation quick and simple. This resource worked well for introducing the topic, reviewing key concepts, and giving students a study tool they could use later. Overall, it was a great addition to my math instruction.
Great Visual Resource for Place Value
This was a helpful resource for introducing and reviewing place value concepts. The visual format kept students engaged and made it easier for them to organize information in a way that was both meaningful and memorable. I especially appreciated the combination of notes, illustrations, and examples. It worked well as guided practice and also served as an excellent study tool for students to refer back to later. Overall, this is a well-designed resource that requires very little preparation time.
Nice Review Support
The resource works as a nice review before state testing as well as for homeworks.
Small Group Supplement
Perfect targeted support to use with my small groups.
Questions & Answers (4)
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Do you have a nonfiction task card set for ELA?
Only the science and social studies included in this bundle.
Is there any chance you have some for math? Or more examples of how to use the thinking mats for math?
Hi Amber! Sorry, but I don't have these for math.
In the preview, the samples include the depth and complexity icons. Will these still be included in my purchase?
Hi Tonie! Sorry for the confusion. That preview was old and I have removed it. This version does not come with icons.
Are there task cards for 1st grade?
Unfortunately, I only have them for upper grades and beyond.



