Reading Intelligence - Grade 9

Reading Intelligence consists of two cycles of work, each focused on a single text related to varying views on intelligence. While the word “intelligence” is casually thrown around in our daily conversation, it is seldom examined. This unit begins to explore what two experts have to say about some of the varying views of intelligence that we hold, and the implications these views have on our lives.

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Table of Contents

Text Audio

The Genius of Jobs by Walter Isaacson
The Secret to Raising Smart Kids by Carol Dweck

Writing Tasks

Title:S-9: Synthesizing the Two Texts

Session 9

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Charts for Discussion

Title: S-1: What We Learned From Reading “The Genius of Jobs”

Session 1

Title:S-1: “The Genius of Jobs” Unfamiliar Terms and Confusing Moments

Session 1

Title: S-1: What We Learned About Identifying and Resolving Unfamiliar Terms or Difficult Moments

Session 1

Title: S-5: What We Learned From Reading “The Secret to Raising Smart Kids”

Session 5

Title: S-5: “The Secret to Raising Smart Kids” Unfamiliar Terms and Confusing Moments

Session 5

Forms and Graphic Organizers

Title:S-7: Criteria for a Good Discussion

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