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During a class discussion about school uniforms, Jake says, "I think uniforms would save families money." Emma responds, "That's silly, Jake always we
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36 weeks • Ages 10-14 • Progressive difficulty
During a class discussion about school uniforms, Jake says, "I think uniforms would save families money." Emma responds, "That's silly, Jake always we
Start lessonA student receives his math work back and has gotten almost all the questions wrong. He says to his mom, "Ugh, I did so badly! I'm just terrible at ma
Start lessonJordan is telling her mother about this new brand of water bottle, she says, "it's so cool, practically everyone has one! I have to get one too!"
Start lessonI found this cool dinosaur encyclopedia in my grandpa's attic from 1980. It has a drawing of a T-Rex standing straight up like a kangaroo with its tai
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Take quizAfter meeting two unfriendly kids at a park in a new town, Noah concludes, "Wow, all the kids in this town are mean."
Start lessonYou are playing a pickup game of basketball or soccer at the park. Your team loses, and a frustrated teammate looks at you and says, "do you hog the b
Start lesson"We absolutely have to adopt this puppy today. If we leave him at the shelter, he will be all alone in a cold cage and think that nobody loves him."
Start lesson"I know I forgot to take out the trash like you asked, but look at this A on my math test! I studied really hard for it."
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Take quizMaya says, "I think we should have 30 minutes of quiet reading time each day at school." Her classmate responds, "So you think we should just read boo
Start lessonA student asks if they can have their phone during lunch to text their mom. The teacher responds, "If I let you use your phone, then everyone will wan
Start lesson"I wore my lucky socks to the game and we won! My socks must have caused us to win."
Start lesson"This book is the best book ever written because it says so right here on the cover: 'The Best Book Ever Written!'"
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Take quiz"Studies show that students who eat breakfast get better grades. So if you want better grades, just eat breakfast!"
Start lesson"I've already read 200 pages of this book and it's terrible, but I have to finish it because I've invested so much time already."
Start lessonA student claims, "Our school's basketball team is amazing! They won their last three games!" (But they don't mention that the team lost their first t
Start lesson"We've always done the science fair in March. We can't move it to April just because it would work better with the schedule. That's not how we do thin
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Take quiz"You should switch to this new study method - it's the latest technique that was just developed this year! The old ways of studying are outdated."
Start lesson"My grandpa smoked his whole life and lived to be 95, so smoking can't be that dangerous."
Start lesson"I know the rule says no phones in class, but my situation is different. I really need to check my messages because I'm expecting something important.
Start lesson"You have to give me an A on this project. I worked so hard on it and I've been having a really tough week. My dog is sick and I've been so stressed.
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Take quizParent: "You really should read more instead of watching so much TV." Child: "But you watch TV every night after dinner! You're being hypocritical!"
Start lessonPerson A: "All real gamers prefer PC over console." Person B: "But my friend loves console gaming and he's been gaming for 20 years." Person A: "Well,
Start lesson"Look at these sports statistics! I correctly predicted the winner in 8 out of 10 games last month!" (But they actually made predictions for 100 games
Start lesson"My friend says we should study for 4 hours, and my other friend says we shouldn't study at all. The truth must be in the middle - let's study for 2 h
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Take quiz"You can't trust that scientific theory - it was originally developed by someone who lived 200 years ago. What could they possibly know?"
Start lesson"The sign says 'fine for parking here.' So I parked here. What's wrong with parking somewhere that's fine to park?"
Start lesson"I only use natural remedies for headaches because natural things are always safer than artificial medicines."
Start lesson"If you don't buy our home security system, criminals will definitely target your house and your family will be in danger!"
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Take quiz"My friend forgot my birthday, and you're saying that's not as bad as when someone robbed a store? Both are wrong, so they're equally bad!"
Start lesson"Every player on this basketball team is excellent. Therefore, this must be the best team in the league!"
Start lesson"Our school has a really good football team. So Jake, who's on the team, must be a really good player."
Start lesson"I just can't imagine how billions of stars could exist in the universe. The numbers are too big to understand, so scientists must be exaggerating."
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Take quiz"We should trust this news source because they always report the truth." "How do you know they always report the truth?" "Because they're a trustworth
Start lesson"I believe there's a dragon living under my bed. You can't prove there isn't, so I'm right!"
Start lesson"No one has ever proven that aliens DON'T visit Earth. So aliens must visit Earth!"
Start lessonParent: "Clean your room and you can play video games." (Child cleans room) Parent: "Now do the dishes too." (Child does dishes) Parent: "Now take out
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