Enhancing students' thinking skills and promoting media and information literacy

What happens when English lessons tackle a real world cultural phenomenon? This article spotlights an S4 English classroom in St. Clare's Girls' School where thinking skills and media and information literacy take centre stage through the topic of plastic surgery. Moving beyond English language learning, students explored diverse viewpoints on the topic, made their thinking visible with varied thinking tools, and critiqued stereotypes embedded in advertisements. As the lesson unfolded, students sharpened their critical thinking through reflecting on the concept of beauty. Dive into the article  now to discover how English lessons can ignite curiosity, challenge assumptions, and nurture reflective, media-and-information-literate learners.