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)
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 |
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? |
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 |
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 |
Writer |
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David Malouf, his life. The Conversation 23 April 2026 ABC News |
University
            
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