If you missed the Thinking Routines blog post #1 and #2 check them out! They will explain the direction of the next few posts in the upcoming weeks. My hope is you will see something and think, "Oh! I can use that when I'm teaching [insert topic/concept]". If you can't think of an idea, contact me any time and we can bounce ideas around together! : } HEADLINESWhat is it?Using headines is a way to summarize and capture the heart of the idea. It's a quick way to see the big idea and what stands out. What does it look like?Students/staff write a headline for a topic or issue that summarizes and captures a key aspect that they feel is significant or important. Students/staff should think of big ideas and important themes in what they have learned or are learning. Remember- these are headlines that 'capture' new learning. This goes beyond simply creating a title for an activity. One headline can't capture everything, but collectively you will be able to facilitate a discussion to find connections. As with all of these routines, they can be altered to fit whatever your need is. Similar to IB, it's very open. There isn't just one boxed way to do it. :) General Directions:
CSI: Color. Symbol. ImageWhat is it?Another great way to capture big ideas or important themes in what students have just read, seen or heard. This nonverbal routine forces visual connections. Students have to explain and justify their responses.
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Explanation GameIf you missed the post from last week check it out first HERE! It will explain the direction of the next few posts in the upcoming weeks. My hope is you will see something and think, "Oh! I can use that when I'm teaching [insert topic/concept]" What is it?The Explanation Game is designed to encourage students to look more closely at the details of an object and think of several reasons why that object is the way it is. It gets students to think about the “parts of the whole.” The Explanation Game asks learners to think about the reasons something works the way it does or about its purpose. By explaining the parts of an object and the relationship between those parts students can gain a deeper understanding. What does it look like?
Compass PointsWhat is it?Use in decision making and planning, with the intent of uncovering personal reactions. Solicits the group’s ideas and reactions to a proposal, plan, new learning or possible decision. Helps students flesh out an idea or proposition and then eventually evaluate it. Students can do this activity individually or in small groups. What does it look like?
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