This session explores the use of children’s literature to promote critical thinking, enhance literacy development and encourage social responsibility.  Participants are introduced to Thoughtful Books, and to the literacy pedagogy behind the development of these TC² resources.  Participants are encouraged to consider ways to “tweak” their current literature activities in order to enrich students’ thinking.

NOTE: This session is intended for participants who have had a basic introduction to the TC² model of critical thinking.

Audience: Primary and Junior

Resources:

• The Critical Thinking Consortium (TC²)
• Thoughtful Books