Stretch minds. Make connections. Think deeper.
Bring thinking to life with Analogies in Action, a powerful collection of 9 ready-to-use analogy sets that challenge students to analyze relationships like effort & result, cause & effect, degree of intensity, object/function, and more. Each set builds vocabulary, logic, and abstract reasoning while engaging students in fun, brain-boosting activities. Perfect for gifted learners, warm-ups, or enrichment—this resource helps students see the bigger picture through small but mighty comparisons! 147 pages
What’s Inside
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9 complete analogy sets with a variety of relationship types (effort/result, cause/effect, part/whole, object/function, degree, etc.)
- Ready-to-use printable cards and prompts for individual, partner, or group work
- Scaffolded challenges from basic to advanced analogies to stretch all learners
- Reflection prompts to deepen thinking and strengthen abstract reasoning
Why It Helps
- Sharpens critical thinking and reasoning skills in a structured yet creative way
- Builds abstract connections that strengthen higher-level cognition
- Encourages flexible thinking by exploring multiple relationship types
- Perfect for gifted learners who thrive on open-ended challenge and pattern recognition
How to Use It
- As warm-ups or exit tickets to spark quick but deep thinking
- In small groups or centers for collaborative problem-solving
- For enrichment or extension activities that challenge advanced learners
- As part of critical thinking lessons or cross-curricular applications (ELA, science, history)
➡️ Download Analogies in Action today and watch your students connect, create, and think on a higher level!
