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ThinkCERCA
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ThinkCERCA

Structured literacy program inspires deep analysis, thoughtful writing

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Based on 20 reviews
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Grades
3–12
Subjects & Skills
English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Critical Thinking
Great for
Media Literacy, Evaluating Media
Price:  Free, Paid
Platforms:  Website
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ThinkCERCA is a literacy platform for grades 3-12 that promotes a structured approach to close reading and analytical writing.
"CERCA" stands for the app's approach, where students consider Claims, Evidence, Reasoning, Counterarguments, and Audience.
There are extensive resources to help teachers and students make the most of the platform's many features.
To find texts and assign them to students, teachers can browse by subject matter, grade level, standards, and more.
Teachers can browse writing modules by theme, and there are weekly updates called CERCA Slides that offer lesson plans and activities for the week ahead.
There are texts available across a wide range of subjects, all with built-in questions and writing prompts.

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john n. , Classroom teacher
Classroom teacher
Nettelhorst Elementary School
Chicago, United States
Think CERCA: Effective Instruction thru Engaging Texts and Reliable Assessments in Remote or In-Person Learning!
I have found their materials to be very standards aligned and relevant and accessible. My students engage in writing workshop regularly and students liked the structure of the lessons which made embedding text in their writing more effective. Students annotated texts and their notes were organized and focused. Students enjoyed debating various sides of an article. Having a text set with opposing viewpoints already vetted made teacher planning more effective. The assessment component provides diagnosti ...
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User-created content is filtered for personal information before being made publicly visible.
Data Rights
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Users can create or upload content.
Processes to access and review user data are available.
Processes to modify inaccurate data are available.
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Data are not shared for third-party advertising and/or marketing.
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Behavioral or targeted advertising is not displayed.

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