I'm sharing a tool, known as the Icons of Depth and Complexity, for getting our students to think deeply about the texts we read, events we discuss, and situations we encounter.

This simple tool for helping students access and apply higher-order thinking skills is a game changer for so many reasons!

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Resources and links mentioned:

• An introduction to the icons from Kern County Office of Education
• Ian Byrd's Byrdseed intro to the icons for teachers
• Ian Byrd's Byrdseed suggestions for introducing the icons to students
• Post from Naomi O'Brien (Read Like A Rockstar Teaching)introducing Change Over Time with example prompts