Thinking Maps is a language of eight visual patterns each based on a fundamental thinking process. Thinking Maps are used individually and in combination across every grade level and curriculum area as an integrated set of tools for life-long learning. This program is an integral part of our writing program- Write From the Beginning - at Hawes School. The skills used with Thinking Maps can be done with just paper and pencil. Below are examples using Thinking Maps.
Circle Map: For defining in context
Bubble Map: For describing with adjectives
Double Bubble Map: For comparing and contrasting
Tree Map: For classifying and grouping
Brace Map: For identifying part/whole relationships
Thinking Maps is a language of eight visual patterns each based on a fundamental thinking process. Thinking Maps are used individually and in combination across every grade level and curriculum area as an integrated set of tools for life-long learning. This program is an integral part of our writing program- Write From the Beginning - at Hawes School. The skills used with Thinking Maps can be done with just paper and pencil. Below are examples using Thinking Maps.
Circle Map: For defining in context
Bubble Map: For describing with adjectives
Double Bubble Map: For comparing and contrasting
Tree Map: For classifying and grouping
Brace Map: For identifying part/whole relationships
Multi-Flow Map: For analyzing causes and effects