SAY MEAN MATTER A Graphic Organizer for Critical

OVERVIEW • • Introduction Practice Uses & Benefits Discussion & Questions

INTRODUCTION SAY What does the original text say? MEAN Explain the text in your

PRACTICE SAY Term: Learning Community MEAN In your own words, write a definition of

USES SAY MEAN MATTER Quote Summary or paraphrase Critical Thinking/Analysis Chapter Main points Answer

BENEFITS • Visually separates target materials from students’ interpretation • Creates structure for relating

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SAY MEAN MATTER A Graphic Organizer for Critical Thinking 2016 XJTLU Teaching Learning & Teaching Colloquium Maria Stenos, Tutor, Language Centre

OVERVIEW • • Introduction Practice Uses & Benefits Discussion & Questions

INTRODUCTION SAY What does the original text say? MEAN Explain the text in your own words (definition, summarize, or paraphrase). MATTER How does the original and your interpretation relate to the topic being addressed?

PRACTICE SAY Term: Learning Community MEAN In your own words, write a definition of the term: MATTER Create a sentence using the term learning community that is related to today’s XJTLU colloquium :

USES SAY MEAN MATTER Quote Summary or paraphrase Critical Thinking/Analysis Chapter Main points Answer comprehension questions Word & Definition Rephrase in own words Relate to class topic, write example sentence

BENEFITS • Visually separates target materials from students’ interpretation • Creates structure for relating item to target of lesson (e. g. critical thinking & analysis of primary sources) • Helps students relate the authors’ ideas to their own • Allows teachers to help structure the educational process using a simple 3 step process in lessons