1. RED: Using Critical think Skills
Freshman Literature

2. Do Now
What do you do when you come across questions you don’t know?

3. Objective
Use the acronym RED (Recognize, Evaluate, Draw Conclusions) to help them analyze critical thinking questions

4. HOT Questions
How do you use your prior knowledge when you come across a question you don’t know?
How can using prior knowledge be helpful? Give an example.

5. Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is a mental process that uses elements of reasoning to shape choices and make sound judgements.

6. RED How to think Critically
R= stands for Recognize what you already know
E= stands for Evaluate what the question is actually asking you to do
D= stands for Draw your Conclusion (answer the question to the best of your ability)
Thinking through questions in this way will help you to come to the correct answer.

7. Now Lets Practice Using RED Copy this chart down on your paper
R: Recognize what you already know.
Use your prior knowledge, and explain what you already know about the question?
E: Evaluate the question.
What is this question asking you to do?
D: Draw your conclusion.
What is the answer to the question?
Notes: Is there anything you noticed about the question that is odd, or makes it difficult to answer?

8. Practice Question In power writing, what is the job of the Power 2?
How is the Power 3 used?
How does Power Writing connect to the things we do outside of school?
How can you use Power Writing in a corporate career? (A career in an office building)
How can you use Power Writing in a trade? (A career as a plumber, electrician, mechanic, etc.)

9. “St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves” by Karen Russel
Making Predictions Worksheet
Let’s Practice Re-reading

10. Exit Ticket
What does RED stand for? How will you apply RED to a critical thinking question? In other words, tell me what you will think when answering a critical thinking question (list the steps).