Canadian Academy of English
Intermediate 1Grades 7–8

Critical Thinking, Intermediate 1

Saturdays 6:30-7:30pm

Critical Thinking I introduces learners to the habits of effective thinkers through engaging real-world scenarios and interactive learning. Students learn to ask meaningful questions, evaluate information, recognize bias, solve problems, and communicate well-reasoned ideas while strengthening their English communication skills.

What you’ll learn

  • apply critical thinking strategies to everyday situations
  • distinguish between fact, opinion, assumptions, and evidence
  • evaluate the credibility of information and sources
  • recognize bias and common reasoning errors
  • solve problems using logical decision-making strategies
  • construct simple arguments supported by evidence
  • respectfully consider multiple perspectives
  • communicate ideas clearly in spoken and written English

How it Works

Self-paced learning, with real feedback

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Enrol & get placed

Book the course and we confirm the right level for your child.

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Learn at your own pace

Interactive lessons and activities, available anytime on any device.

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Complete authentic tasks

Assessments that show genuine understanding, not memorization.

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Get educator feedback

A real Canadian educator reviews every major assessment personally.

Course outline

Unit 01
Thinking Like a Critical Thinker
Unit 02
Asking Better Questions
Unit 03
Facts, Opinions, and Evidence
Unit 04
Can I Trust This Source?
Unit 05
Seeing Different Perspectives
Unit 06
Recognizing Bias
Unit 07
Solving Problems
Unit 08
Making Good Decisions
Unit 09
Building Strong Arguments
Unit 10
Spotting Weak Arguments
Unit 11
Thinking Critically Online
Unit 12
Critical Thinking Challenge

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