PLANNING FOR LANGUAGE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES: STRATEGIES FOR INTEGRATING READING, WRITING, LISTENING, AND SPEAKING

This article discusses strategies for integrating the development of language skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking—through critical thinking activities. It emphasizes the importance of designing activities that challenge students to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information while simultaneously building their language proficiency. The article explores practical classroom strategies such as project-based learning, collaborative discussions, and task-based assignments. Additionally, it highlights the role of scaffolding, formative assessment, and the integration of real-world contexts to make language learning engaging and meaningful. The goal is to provide a comprehensive framework for educators to foster both critical thinking and holistic language skills development.