Thought Detectives Lesson Plan
A comprehensive, 2-page instructional guide for teachers to facilitate the Thought Detectives lesson. It contains clear objectives, material lists, step-by-step guidance for the warm-up, direct instruction, guided practice, independent work, and reflection, complete with discussion prompts.
Thought Detectives Slides
A visual slide presentation designed for teacher-led classroom instruction. It walks students through the concepts of automatic anxious thoughts (the 'Suspects'), the difference between facts and opinions, a case study walkthrough, and instructions for their independent case file investigation.
Thought Detectives Case File
A highly engaging, 2-page student worksheet styled as a detective 'Case File'. It includes Name/Date/Badge fields, a Fact vs. Opinion sorting activity, an evidence examination table for a group work scenario, and a personal investigation section for students to analyze their own anxious thoughts.
Thought Detectives Answer Key
A comprehensive, 2-page teacher's answer key and grading guide for the 'Case File' worksheet. It provides completed solutions for the Fact vs. Opinion sorting activity, realistic sample student answers for the evidence log and verdict sections, and essential facilitation guidelines for handling sensitive topics.