KAS ELA Standard: C.3.2.c

Sometimes outside forces turn order into chaos. But sometimes chaos comes from within.

Allison Edwards explains how blood flow in your brain affects your decision-making

Three paragraphs about cucumbers. They all cover the same topic — so what makes each one different? Now combine them into one super-paragraph.

Three paragraphs about the Empire State Building. They all cover the same topic — so what makes each one different? Now combine them into one super-paragraph.

Try this a simple (but surprisingly strategic) subtraction game!

Can you think of a time in your life when “Change lead to more change?”

When is order natural and when is it designed by people?

Start with facts about Christmas trees. Group them. Label them. Can you boil it all down to one big idea?

Upgrade compare and contrast writing with just a couple of key words.

So… do your students moan when forced to work in a group? Part of the problem is that lack the structure to work well with peers. Edward de Bono’s Thinking Hats are a perfect tool to help with this problem.

After watching some great presenters, let’s outline your presentation!

Pull on one thread and watch the whole topic move. Contribution asks: what single factor is quietly shaping everything else?

Take students back to the beginning by using the Content Imperative ⏺️ Origin.

Ready to learn a 2,500-year-old Chinese board game? Let’s… Go!

For students! In some areas, a student may be shockingly advanced, while in others… surprisingly average. This is asynchrony in action.