Thinking Maps Session 3 Bubble Maps Bubble Map
Thinking Maps Session 3 Bubble Maps
Bubble Map Basics Ø Name l Bubble Map Ø Definition l Describing using adjectives/adjective phrases Ø Thought Process l Identifying sensory, logical and emotional qualities of topic or concept
How to draw a bubble map? Ø Large inside circle l Word being described (topic or concept) Ø Lines extend from inside circle to smaller outside circles l l Adjectives to describe the noun in the center Adjective phrases to describe the noun in the center
Guiding Questions for Bubbles Ø How would you describe this person, place, thing, idea, concept, picture, feeling, etc? Ø What characteristics can be used to describe this noun? Ø What are the attributes of this number or concept? Ø What qualities are important in this concept? Ø What are the properties of this scientific element?
Key Information on Bubbles Ø Adjectives and adjective phrases only Ø Effective vocabulary development beyond “nice” and “good” Ø Descriptors from five sensory qualities Ø Descriptors using comparisons (heavy, light; tall, short) Ø Emotional or aesthetic qualities (happy, beautiful, melancholy, dejected) Ø Describe personal values and views on topics
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Classroom Applications Ø Listen to the story of Tacky: The Penguin Ø Each table will create a bubble map with Tacky in the center bubble Ø Frame of reference for point of view l l One = Hunter’s POV Two = Tacky’s POV Three = Companions’ POV Before Four = Companions’ POV After Ø Combine all four into one bubble map
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Bubbles for ELLs Ø Begin with sensory questions and single adjectives l l Picture of object in center Word cards to choose accurate adjectives Ø Create sentences from bubble maps using is/are Ø Create bubble maps from sentences in a passage
Bubbles for Inference Ø Create riddles l l l Leave center blank Uncover one adj/phrase at a time Students list what it can/cannot be Infer the correct item for center May create center item from description Ø Use at all levels with concepts after skill developed with concrete objects
Bubbles to Extend and Select Precise Vocabulary Ø Picture in center (Santa) Ø Three bubbles Ø Three choices for each bubble with pictures for each l l l Bony cheeks Sallow cheeks Rosy cheeks
Valuing and Evaluating Ø Display map and allow students to put as many adj/phrases as possible Ø Create second map with only 3 bubbles Ø Discuss to select 3 most accurate and reasons why Ø Put in those chosen and justification in frame next to each
Decision Making Ø Bubble map of ideal presidential candidate Ø Bubble map of each candidate comparing attributes against the ideal Ø Bubble with a line through means candidate does not have that attribute Ø Evidence or justification outside in frame for each bubble Ø Assists in rationale, fact-based decisions
Literary Extensions/Character Attributes Ø Name of character in story in center Ø Surround with adjectives to choose from l l Some accurate Some inaccurate Ø Students select which ones go on the map Ø Must justify those chosen and those not chosen with evidence and reasons
Fact and Opinion Ø Draw two bubble maps Ø Place frame of reference on each l l Label one fact Label one opinion Ø Select person from history, literary figure, animal, science chemical, etc. Ø Circle map brainstorm adj/phrases Ø Place on correct bubble map
Assignment for Practice Ø Talk at your table about some ideas for using a bubble map in your upcoming lessons. (You could use a circle map to gather ideas. ) Ø Within the next month, use the map and collect student samples Ø Work to show higher order thinking, justification, and/or decision-making
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