How do you help students understand and use the Depth and Complexity icons with confidence?

This resource makes it easy! Introduce all 11 Depth and Complexity thinking tools with kid-friendly mini posters and two practice worksheets that guide students from recognition to application.

Use this set at the start of the year, before a novel unit, or as an anchor reference all year long. Students will learn how to identify and apply the icons in reading, writing, and discussion.
💡 What’s Included:

• 11 mini posters with clear, student-friendly definitions
  
• Worksheet A: Sort prompts by the best-fit icon
  
• Worksheet B: Apply the icons to any story, article, or topic
  
• Teacher directions and answer keys
  

🧠 How to Use:

• Post or project the mini posters as a visual reference
  
• Model with a short read-aloud or class text
  
• Use worksheets for guided or independent practice
  

🏫 Perfect For:

• Gifted and talented classrooms
  
• Depth and Complexity introduction lessons
  
• Novel studies and cross-curricular units
  
• Classroom displays or interactive notebooks