Thinking Skills Among Students
Author: Maelynn D. Cortez
In the bustling halls of MTRS High School, a group of students found themselves embroiled in a heated debate about the importance of higher-order thinking Skills. Sarah, a studious junior with a keen intellect, passionately argued that critical thinking and problem-solving were crucial skills that every student needed to succeed in the ever-evolving world. However, her classmates, led by the charismatic but impulsive Jack, scoffed at the idea, dismissing it as unnecessary and dull.
As tensions rose between the two sides, the school principal, Mrs. Johnson, caught wind of the heated debate and decided to intervene. She proposed a challenge to the students: a series of complex riddles and puzzles that would test their Higher Order Thinking Skills and determine once and for all which side was right.
The students eagerly accepted the challenge, with Sarah leading her team and Jack leading his. The competition was fierce, with both sides showcasing their problem-solving abilities and quick thinking. As the challenges grew more difficult, each team struggled to keep up, facing setbacks and obstacles along the way.
In the final round, the teams were presented with a seemingly impossible puzzle that stumped even the brightest minds. Sarah's team was on the brink of defeat when she suddenly had a breakthrough, solving the puzzle with a brilliant display of Higher Order Thinking Skills.
As cheers erupted from her teammates, Jack's team looked on in awe, realizing the importance of critical thinking and problem-solving in achieving success. In the end, Sarah's team emerged victorious, proving that higher-order thinking Skills were not only valuable but essential for navigating the challenges of the modern world.
The debate may have started as a simple disagreement among high school students, but it ultimately became a lesson in the power of intelligence and creativity. As the students walked away from the competition, they knew that they had gained more than just a victory—they had gained a valuable skill that would serve them well in life.
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The author of this story uses the literary technique of allegory. The story of the debate about the importance of higher-order thinking skills among high school students serves as an allegory for the broader theme of the value of critical thinking and problem-solving in navigating the challenges of the modern world. The characters and events in the story symbolize larger ideas and concepts, such as the clash between intellect and impulsiveness, the importance of perseverance in the face of obstacles, and the ultimate triumph of intelligence and creativity. Through the allegorical structure of the story, the author conveys a deeper message about the significance of higher-order thinking skills in personal and professional success.
