Thinking Maps Training October 7, 2009

Circle Map Brainstorming Defining in Context Thought Process

KEY INFORMATION The Circle Map is used to define a concept, word or idea. It is a great map to use to diagnose prior knowledge, brainstorm before writing, or use as a lesson closure. Page 26

Identify the THOUGHT PROCESS DEFINING IN CONTEXT KEY WORDS Context, List, Define, Tell everything you know, Brainstorm, Identify, Relate prior knowledge, Explore the meaning, Associate, Generate KEY WORDS Context, List, Define, Tell everything you know, Brainstorm, Identify, Relate prior knowledge, Explore the meaning, Associate, Generate Circle Map

How do you know what you know about this topic? Did your information come from a specific source? Is this information being influenced by a specific point of view? Who could use this information? Why is this information important? Frame of Reference Frame of Reference is a “metacognitive frame” and asks students to think about their thinking.

Guiding Questions for Constructing a Circle Map: What are the context clues that help define this word, topic or idea? What do you already know about this word, topic or idea? Guiding Questions for Adding a Frame of Reference: How do you know what you know? Where are you getting your information? GUIDING QUESTIONS Page 25

Source: Where did you get your information? Source: Have you studied this information in school before?

Things that tell something about you Things/people that have influenced you TEACHING THE CIRCLE MAP Your Name

4 children 8 grandchildren Ana ESL Teacher Leaving family Cuban Teacher Academy Trainer Love chocolate workaholic Mrs. Hunt Frank Not speaking English father enjoy crafts

Discuss with a partner or at your table how you have used the Circle Map with your English language learners.

Applications: Using the Circle Map Across Disciplines Page 27 Vocabulary Development Brainstorming for Writing

Abolitionist Physical Change Definition (in own words) Characteristics Examples A change in size, shape, or state of matter New materials are NOT formed Ice melting Breaking a glass Cutting hair Same matter present before and after change

DefinitionVisual Representation Personal Association or Characteristic A triangle with one right angle Triangle with a 90 degree angle Right Triangle

Diagnostic and Instructional Tool

Note Taking The Circle Map is used to define a concept, a word or an idea. It can also be used to diagnose prior knowledge, to brainstorm before writing, or to use as a lesson closure. THOUGHT PROCESS DEFINING IN CONTEXT Circle Map Using the information take notes about the Circle Map in a Circle Map. You may use ONLY the information that appears above.

Gathering Information About Characters in Literature

To Understand a Particular Point of View

Inference In order to infer the student must understand academic vocabulary

? sideburns scarves Cadillac May still be alive

To Focus on Facts and Opinions

To Focus on Main Idea

Troubleshooting the Circle Map Incorrect information in the “prior knowledge” Circle. Limited brainstorming Page 28 strawberries

Classroom Applications Using the Circle Map Diagnostic and Instructional Tool Note taking Gathering information about characters in literature To Understand a particular Point of View Inference Vocabulary Development Scaffolding to organize for writing To focus on Facts and Opinions To focus on Main Idea

Classroom Application Get in grade level groups. Using October calendar and textbook determine where you can introduce and incorporate the Circle Map in your lessons. Come up with at least three occasions when you will be using the Circle Map. Plan to add some rigor to your maps for higher level students or those already familiar with the map.