Thinking Maps

ObjectiveWe will review the thinking

processes tied to each map by using TPR (total physical response)

Thinking Map: Circle Thinking Process:

Define in ContextBrainstorm List

Associate Identify

TPR: Circle Map

Arms raised overhead to form a CIRCLE

Thinking Map: Bubble Thinking Process:

Describingusing adjectives

Qualities Attributes Traits

TPR: Bubble Map

Look through hands like a scope

Thinking Map: Double Bubble Thinking Process:

Compare and ContrastSimilarities Differences

Differentiate Distinguish between

TPR: Double Bubble Map

Grab a left idea, grab a right idea. Repeat as necessary

(Look at Teacher)

Thinking Map: Tree Thinking Process:

ClassifyingCategorizing Sorting

Grouping

TPR: Tree Map

Arms out, fingers down (Look at Teacher)

Thinking Map: Flow Thinking Process:

SequencingOrder Arrange

Process Retell Solve

TPR: Flow Map

Hands undulate from right shoulder to left shoulder

(Look at Teacher)

Thinking Map: Multi-Flow Thinking Process:

Cause and EffectIf…then What if…?

Discuss ConsequencesIdentify the motivation behind…

TPR: Multi-Flow Map

This one takes a little practice

(Teacher will demonstrate)

Thinking Map: Brace Thinking Process:

Parts of the WholeShow the structure Take apart

Physical Components Anatomy

TPR: Brace Map

Grab the top of your head with both hands and pretend to lift your head off

Thinking Map: Bridge Thinking Process:

Seeing AnalogiesSymbolism Metaphor Simile

TPR: Bridge Map

Arms straight out to make a T

Now for the modeling section of our lessonLet’s practice!

Question #1Jennifer is trying to decide which club

to become involved with on campus.She needs to brainstorm what she

personally wants to get out of being in a club.

What kind of map should she use?

Answer #1: Circle Map

Dream Closet

Question #2Jennifer is also very concerned about

her image on campus. As a freshman, she wants to be sure she starts her reputation on the right foot.

In order to describe the kind of person she wants to be, what kind of map should she use?

Answer #2: Bubble Map

Question #3Jennifer finally narrows it down to two

choices: Key Club and What Really Matters Club.

Before she can make her final decision, she should compare them.

What kind of map should she use?

Answer #3: Double Bubble Map

Get it?

How about one more?

Last question before the quiz!

Now that Jennifer has selected the right club for her, she needs a plan of action so she knows what she should do next.

What kind of map should she use to figure out the order of her actions?

Answer: Flow Map!

8 Maps & TPRCircle Bubble Double Bubble Tree

Flow Multi-Flow Brace Bridge

When and How do we use TMs?

At the beginning of a lesson (to figure out what we know and don’t know)

During a lesson (reading text, taking notes when the teacher lectures)

Independent practice (homework, pre-writing before a project or essay)

After a lesson (as a quiz or to show what we know)