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Depth and Complexity  Teaching Critical Thinking Using Fairytales
Depth and Complexity  Teaching Critical Thinking Using Fairytales
Depth and Complexity  Teaching Critical Thinking Using Fairytales
Depth and Complexity  Teaching Critical Thinking Using Fairytales
Depth and Complexity  Teaching Critical Thinking Using Fairytales
Depth and Complexity  Teaching Critical Thinking Using Fairytales
Depth and Complexity  Teaching Critical Thinking Using Fairytales
Depth and Complexity  Teaching Critical Thinking Using Fairytales
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"This resource was thoughtfully designed, easy to implement, and saved me valuable planning time. My students were engaged throughout the lesson, and everything was clearly organized. I appreciate the quality and attention to detail. Highly recommend!"
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Rebecca H.
"This resource has everything you need to introduce the depth and complexity icons to a whole class or small group. The stories are interesting and easy for students to apply the icons. "
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Franchesca C.

Description

Teach your students how to explore content with depth and complexity.

Here it is, a complete and ready-to-use resource for teaching all 11 elements (Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives) of critical thinking.! Your students will explore of these elements by applying them to familiar stories, such as “Cinderella”, “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”, “Hansel and Gretel”, “Jack and the Beanstalk”, and “The Three Little Pigs.” These enduring fairytales present countless avenues for critical analysis and can be used with many grade levels (4-10+). Everything you need is included; no need to purchase additional materials or books!

Two versions--with and without icons--are now included!!

What's included:

* Instructions: Detailed information and suggestions on implementing these materials.

* 6 Fairytales: Formatted and ready to print. Titles are listed above.

* 6 Explorations Guides: Each guide includes specific and concrete examples of how to apply the 11 different icons to the included fairytales.

* 11 Graphic Organizers: One for each critical thinking "Thinking Tool". (provided in color and gray scale versions).

* 4 Addition Fairytales: "The Frog Prince", "Little Red Riding Hood", "Rapunzel", and "Rumplestiltskin". These can be used for extension activities of your choosing.

➡FREE Depth and Complexity Posters

$AVE: Get this and several other resources in my Critical Thinking MEGA BUNDLE!!!

★CLICK HERE for Critical Thinking Literature Circles★

★CLICK HERE for Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature, History, and Science★

★CLICK HERE for Thinking Mats for All Subjects★

This resource was created based on the Depth and Complexity framework, which was developed by Dr. Sandra Kaplan under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Research and Improvement: 1996

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Depth and Complexity Teaching Critical Thinking Using Fairytales

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What others say

"This resource was thoughtfully designed, easy to implement, and saved me valuable planning time. My students were engaged throughout the lesson, and everything was clearly organized. I appreciate the quality and attention to detail. Highly recommend!"
star
Rebecca H.
"This resource has everything you need to introduce the depth and complexity icons to a whole class or small group. The stories are interesting and easy for students to apply the icons. "
star
Franchesca C.

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Description

Teach your students how to explore content with depth and complexity.

Here it is, a complete and ready-to-use resource for teaching all 11 elements (Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives) of critical thinking.! Your students will explore of these elements by applying them to familiar stories, such as “Cinderella”, “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”, “Hansel and Gretel”, “Jack and the Beanstalk”, and “The Three Little Pigs.” These enduring fairytales present countless avenues for critical analysis and can be used with many grade levels (4-10+). Everything you need is included; no need to purchase additional materials or books!

Two versions--with and without icons--are now included!!

What's included:

* Instructions: Detailed information and suggestions on implementing these materials.

* 6 Fairytales: Formatted and ready to print. Titles are listed above.

* 6 Explorations Guides: Each guide includes specific and concrete examples of how to apply the 11 different icons to the included fairytales.

* 11 Graphic Organizers: One for each critical thinking "Thinking Tool". (provided in color and gray scale versions).

* 4 Addition Fairytales: "The Frog Prince", "Little Red Riding Hood", "Rapunzel", and "Rumplestiltskin". These can be used for extension activities of your choosing.

➡FREE Depth and Complexity Posters

$AVE: Get this and several other resources in my Critical Thinking MEGA BUNDLE!!!

★CLICK HERE for Critical Thinking Literature Circles★

★CLICK HERE for Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature, History, and Science★

★CLICK HERE for Thinking Mats for All Subjects★

This resource was created based on the Depth and Complexity framework, which was developed by Dr. Sandra Kaplan under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Research and Improvement: 1996

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Please read: This is a nonrefundable digital download. Please read the description carefully and examine the preview file before purchasing.

© Copyright 2018 M. Tallman. All rights reserved. Permission is granted to copy pages specifically designed for student or teacher use by the original purchaser or licensee. This is intended to be used by one teacher unless additional licenses have been purchased. The reproduction of any other part of this product is strictly prohibited. Copying any part of this product and placing it on the Internet in any form (even a personal/classroom website) is strictly forbidden. Doing so makes it possible for an Internet search to make the document available on the Internet, free of charge, and is a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

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Rated 5 out of 5
July 9, 2026
This resource was thoughtfully designed, easy to implement, and saved me valuable planning time. My students were engaged throughout the lesson, and everything was clearly organized. I appreciate the quality and attention to detail. Highly recommend!
Rebecca H.
182 reviews • Outside the United States
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Great Introduction!
Rated 5 out of 5
March 17, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
This resource has everything you need to introduce the depth and complexity icons to a whole class or small group. The stories are interesting and easy for students to apply the icons.
Franchesca C.
25 reviews • California
Grades taught: 4th, 5th
Student populations: Learning difficulties
Simple Resource
Rated 3 out of 5
October 7, 2025
I was disappointed to find that this resource mostly just consisted of the Fairy Tale texts. There is a teacher page with examples of the D&I icons for each story, but the graphic organizers are generic. I wish the graphic organizers had been made specific to the each story with the appropriate icons.
Emily E.
205 reviews • Texas
Grades taught: 2nd, 3rd
Rated 5 out of 5
October 23, 2024
Great resource for my enrichment groups. The texts were a little challenging for my 4th grade students, but great for my older students.
Katrina R.
159 reviews
Grades taught: 4th
Rated 5 out of 5
September 25, 2024
This resource proved to be a great way to teach students look more closely at fairy tales. We adapted it by having students make a poster showing some of the different aspects contained within the fairy tale. It ended up being a fun assignment.
Ashley S.
23 reviews
Grades taught: 8th, 10th
Rated 4 out of 5
July 17, 2024
I will use it again this year! I rework some of the context but over all it was a great resource
Pattie Stanley
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215 reviews
Grades taught: 6th, 7th
Student populations: Learning difficulties
Rated 5 out of 5
May 16, 2024
Great resource to use with students, mine were highly engaged.
Allison T.
157 reviews
Grades taught: 5th
Rated 5 out of 5
March 9, 2024
Great resource when working with fairy tales and reading comprehension! Saves a lot of time and will definitely use again.
Isabella S.
93 reviews
Grades taught: 7th

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