Critical thinkers
BLOOM`S TAXONOMY
a hierarchical ordering of cognitive skills.
Mission aligned standards (Common Core ELA.Literacy-RI.__.6):
RI.8.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
RI.7.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choice on meaning and tone.
RI.6.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
RI.3-5.4: Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 3. 4, 5 topic or subject area.
RI.2.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area.
RI.1.4: Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.
RI.K.4: With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.