Emphasizing real-life communication skills, this book offers cooperative activities to help teachers supplement their writing programs with easy-to-use critical thinking activities. The activities in the book are suitable for grades 4 through 8, for gifted younger students, or as a remediation tool for older students. The activities are aimed at the development of writing and following directions. The tasks involve students in organizing various types of information and using visual imagery and visual discrimination. The students must become familiar with concepts and terminology related to…
