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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.
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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 speakin
g 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
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Vocabulary Development
Brainstorming for Writing
AbolitionistPhysical Change
Definition (in own words) Characteristics
Examples
A change in size, shape, or state of
matter
New materials are NOT formed
Ice meltingBreaking a glass
Cutting hair
Same matter present before and after change
Definition Visual Representation
Personal Association or Characteristic
A trianglewith one
right angle
Trianglewith a 90
degree angle
RightTriangle
Diagnostic and Instructional Tool
Use the Circle Map with familiar topics to diagnose what
the student does or does not know.
This provides the teacher with a
starting point forInstruction
New cultural wordsand concepts can
also be used in thisway (Thanksgiving)
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
CircleMap
Using the informationtake notes about the
Circle Map in a Circle Map.You may use ONLY the
information that appears above.
Ms.Jones
Source of Information: Thank You Ma’am
Roger
Source of Information: Thank You Ma’am
The Circle Map can be used to gather information for the purposeof defining a major or minor character in a story. The informationin the Map can be a direct quote from the text or an inference. Ifthe students create individual or small group Maps, they shouldbe given the opportunity to share and make additions, if desired.
Lived in a boarding house
Worked ina beauty shop
“frail and willow-wild”
Wanted bluesuede shoes
Gathering Information About Characters in Literature
CivilWar
Point of View: Scarlet in Gone With the Wind
Use the Circle Map with thePoint of View
Frame ofReference
to assist withthe understanding that some
ideas or definitionsmay not be the same
for all characters in thesame piece of literature
As an extension, the students
can compare literary“definitions” with more
factual/reliable accounts.
CivilWar
Point of View: Diary entry of Union soldier
Use the Circle Map with thePoint of View Frame ofReference to assist withthe understanding that
some definitions arenot always the
same for all
One who has had afirst hand encounter
may have different ideasthan one who has hadother ways of knowing
To Understand a Particular Point of View
Inference
?
Use the Circle Mapfor inference witheither familiar orunfamiliar topics.
This can be either student or teacherinitiated and serves
as an activity forclarification or review.
Devisable by 2
Negative number
More than - .25
Less than - .27
In order to infer the student mustunderstand academic vocabulary
?sideburns
scarves
Cadillac
May still be
alive
To Focus on Facts and Opinions
HillaryClinton
Point of View: Producer of a Documentary
HillaryClinton
Point of View: United States Voters
The Circle Map can be used to define a subject with “just the facts”or with just opinions. Of course, most definitions would include
both; however, this activity helps the students to differentiate and to “see” that definitions of most topics are usually more opinions
than facts.
To Focus on Main Idea
Rabbits and dogs are also mammals.Birds fly also but they fly during the day.
Bats
Bats are mammals.
During the day batssleep in dark places.
At night they fly aroundand look for food.
Most bats eat insects butsome like to eat fruit.
Bats live in treesand caves.Some bats live
under bridges.
Bats have wings, arms and fingers.
People have arms and fingersbut they do not have wings.
The Circle Map can be used to help the students conceptualize theessential criteria for main idea – what should and should not be
included.
Troubleshooting the Circle Map
Incorrect information in the “prior knowledge” Circle.
Limited brainstorming
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strawberries
Classroom Applications Using the Circle Map
Diagnostic and Instructional Tool
Note taking
Gathering informationabout characters in
literature
To Understand aparticular Point of View
Inference
Vocabulary Development
Scaffoldingto organize for writing
To focus on Factsand 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.