2026
The Critical Thinking Spots have questions to ponder after reading the article. It is hoped teachers and students, after a few minutes read - 4 - 5 mins, will take advantage of these spots for some deep thinking and maybe discussion.
A great way to focus students at the beginning or end of a lesson & encourage critical thinking.
Teacher
To advance your students' critical thinking, you might use the Question Grid [Matrix] Strategy for one or all these CTS.
Past CTS
2024 Index of CTS (24 CTS)
Architect |
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Read this article from The Conversation 6 December 2025 List and research Frank Gehry's work. Capture a photo of each of his architectural works to put into this list. Compare & Contrast With a partner discuss one of Gehry's achievements vs the Sydney Opera House. |
Bank
Officer |
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  The Conversation 15 January 2026  With a partner |
Butcher |
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"Red Meat"
Read ONE of the following articles from this list of articles from The Conversation and analyse with a partner. |
Cardiologist |
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Read, Remember, Practice
Test yourself on your knowledge and practice |
Chief Executive
Officer |
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Read & analyse the article. Discuss as a whole group: 3 - 5 students What makes you happy? Personal reflection. |
Concreter |
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  Read through this article (from Boral), list the possible environmental hazards and discuss with a partner. |
Economist |
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 The Conversation 2 July 2024 Read & Evaluate what Economist think about nuclear power. Discuss with a partner. |
Hairdresser |
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"Hideous or handsome? Dissecting Donald Trump’s hairstyle" Write down as many words as possible that the author is using in his description? |
Interior Decorator |
 Re-Love rescues furniture and homewares from their corporate partners and community and deliver it directly to women and children who need a helping hand in Sydney. It is a registered charity. |
  Primary
Middle
Secondary
University
Teacher
 ParentWith a partner, work out a strategy to get your school involved in a charity, maybe Re-Love. With a partner, work out what each of you would like to do to help the community. |
Life Guard |
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Should the Yellow & Red Beach Flag be changed? Why? Why not? Discuss with a partner The Conversation 2 January 2026 |
Retail
Manager |
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Read the following article from
The Conversation 26 January 2026 and list
how Yvon Chouinard has disrupted the retail world. Discuss with a partner |
Secretary
or PA |
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AI in the workplace How will AI affect recruitment? The Workplace itself? Discuss with a partner after choosing two of the latest articles Are there any articles about the role of Secretary or PA? Let me know if the job of Secretary needs to go to Going, Going, Gone part of the website Frances.Moore@onthejob.education |
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Snowsport Instructor  |
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Read the article, list all the reasons for people teaching snowsports rather than a 9-to-5 job, and, discuss with a partner the results. The Conversation 9 May 2025 |
Telecommunications Engineer |
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 Read this article with a partner and summarise in ONE page for your class. The Conversation 25 November 2025 |
Writer |
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David Malouf, his life. The Conversation 23 April 2026 ABC News |
            
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