Thinking+Critically


 * Critical Thinking is the key to understanding information that you receive or find. **


 * Complete the activity below to see how critically you can think! **

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 * Watch the commercial above and answer the following questions. **
 * Make sure to watch the video at least once without writing so you can make sure you don't miss anything! **

1. What do you think the message of this advertisement is? 2. What is it telling? 3. How do you feel about the message that is portrayed? 4. What would you do to "critically think" about this product? What steps would you take? 5. How will you look at advertising after this discussion?


 * Your peers are just like advertisements. They are trying to sell you ideas and materials and you need to think critically about what they put in front you so you can make an informed decision **

(Commercial and activity taken from Influence In Action www.studentscommission.ca/drugbuzz/resources/critical_thinking_e.pdf)**