Advent Upper School Library

The Process of Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking An introduction to the process of disciplined thinking What is Critical Thinking? Insight & analysis Let’s be reason-able:

Assessing a problem. Critical thinking is looking at a problem, situation, or concept from all sides, studying the possible outcomes, and ignoring personal bias when choosing a stance.

Critically Greek.Critical thinking is a Greek concept. It comes from two…

An Introduction to Credible Sources

What is a good source?

Good sources:

Books

Journals

Newspapers

Letters

Diaries

Almanacs

Government documents

Encyclopedias

Interviews

Subject guides or Libguides

Unreliable sources:

Social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

Various websites (.com, .org, .net)

Blogs

Movies

Hearsay/Rumor

  Where do you get them?

The library – This is where you get your physical sources, AKA books. Books have been…

In Introduction to Writing a Paper

Expository Writing An introduction to the process of writing a paper Pick a Topic Make it interesting. What do you like?

Choose a topic which interests you. If you like what you’re writing about, it makes it easier.

Stay within the parameters of the assignment. Obviously the topic you choose should fall within the confines of your assignment, but tailor it to your interests.

Be clear.Be clear…

An Introduction to Productivity #productivity

Productivity An introduction to the process of being productive Take care of Your Body The body is a temple! Taking care of your body helps your productivity

Sleep well, and in total darkness. Sleep is very important to someone trying to be active and productive.

Eat well.What you eat affects your whole being. Leafy greens, nuts, and berries are great for your brain and abstaining from sugar…

Writing a Paper in 4th Grade

What is expository writing?

A report, paper, or essay that defines or explores a specific topic through research.

What is research?

Merriam-Webster defines “RESEARCH” as “the collecting of information about a particular subject” (“Research”). Research can be:

Traditional print sources:

Books and textbooks, newspapers, academic and trade journals, government reports and legal…

An Introduction to Studying

STUDYING An introduction to the process of studying Pre-Studying Necessities WHAT DO I NEED TO BEGIN? Perhaps the most important part of studying is what comes before:

Did you show up to class? Being there, paying attention, listening and questioning are key.

Did you take good notes? You need something to study from, and class notes and textbook notes usually serve as your…

Art Prompt: Mind Mapping

Draw a mind map of your day. If you don’t want to do your day, think of an idea and run with it. Make it as elaborate as you wish.

Use these words in your story, poem, or journal entry:

ottoman

slink

running

regal

Hokum

1 : a device used (as by showmen) to evoke a desired audience response

2 : pretentious nonsense : bunkum

“Hokum.” Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 6 Jan. 2019.

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      Note-Taking An exploration on how to take notes When should I take notes?

Students take notes when they want to highlight or remember certain information in class, from textbooks, or when planning/outlining a paper or project

Note-taking in class:

If reading is assigned, make sure you have read it before-hand. It will aid you in knowing what the teacher is talking…

This list is by no means exhaustive, but below one can find podcasts on every sort of subject. They are “recommended” for teens, but make sure you check to make sure the content is appropriate for the audience.

99% Invisible – How design changes our lives.

All Songs Considered – The latest music from NPR.

The Allusionist – A language podcast for word nerds.

Ask Me Another– Quiz show for the…

Those Not Present, xkcd

Write a response to the above comic in journal, short story or poem form.

Hence

: from this place : away 2 a archaic : henceforth b : from this time 3 : because of a preceding fact or premise : therefore 4 : from this source or origin

“Hence.” Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 23 Apr. 2018.

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to the water by Ugur Doyduk

Write a poem, short story, or journal entry in response to van Gogh’s landscape.

Hearken

1 : listen 2 : to give respectful attention

“Hearken.” Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 23 Apr. 2018.

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Whatever you do, do it with all your might. Work at it, early and late, in season and out of season, not leaving a stone unturned, and never deferring for a single hour that which can be done just as well now.

– P.T. Barnum

Write a poem, story, or journal entry inspired by this snippet of prose.