Part 1 · Intro Video

21CTL overview
LSX.1 · 21CTL

Critical Thinking

Evaluating evidence to reach well-reasoned conclusions

Critical Thinking
Part 2

What is Critical Thinking?

Critical Thinking is the disciplined practice of evaluating information, questioning assumptions, and reasoning toward well-supported conclusions. It means asking How do we know this? and What are we not seeing? Critical thinkers don’t just collect facts — they weigh them, test them, and remain willing to change their minds when evidence demands it.

Part 3

Recognize It in Your Life

Think of a time you changed your mind about something because of new information. What shifted?

Take a moment before you write. The best iCAN statements come from real examples.

Part 4

DOK 1 · Identify

Depth of Knowledge · Level 1 · Recall & Identify

I can identify Critical Thinking when I…

Complete the sentence with a specific, real example from your life.

Choose a verb to start your statement:

observingidentifyinglistingnamingrecalling

Your iCAN Statement


Your name and learner ID are attached automatically


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Part 5

DOK 2 · Demonstrate

Depth of Knowledge · Level 2 · Skill & Concept

I can demonstrate Critical Thinking when I…

Complete the sentence with a specific, real example from your life.

Choose a verb to start your statement:

applyinganalyzingcomparingdesigningevaluating

Your iCAN Statement


This becomes evidence in your NextREADY GPS record


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