The Path to Deeper Thinking

The process of how you think and analyze information.

This affects how you respond to and

answer verbal and written questions.

Why are we learning about this….

To help you…

•Think Deeply

•Make Connections

•Interpret Text

•Create an Opinion

•Support your opinions with evidence

What is Cognition….

Cognition is LEARNING or acquiring knowledge to be reused in the future.

Once you have learned something

it is called:

Prior Knowledge

What does cognition look like?Signal Words

Identify

Describe

Explain

Analyze

Synthesize

Infer

Predict

Draw Conclusions

Compare/contrast

Cause/effect

Categorize

You use these words when you are trying to understand new things.

On homework you might see… C.Q.S.

What is the meaning of…

What evidence is there to support…

Can it be inferred that….

What predictions can be made…

Starters

CognitiveQuestion

Cognitive Assignments

• Vocabulary

•Guided Reading

•Math Worksheet

•Maps

•MR. HELP

What is Metacognition?Using what you have learned (Cognition) to

Understanding big ideas

Justify your opinion

Challenging opposing views

What does Metacognition look like? Signal Words

Confirm

Understanding

Make connections

Develop awareness

Reflect on ideas

Think Aloud

Using predictions for new ideas.

How were pyramids built? Ramps? Pulleys? Your New

Idea

On your homework you might see M.Q.S.

Starters

MetaCognitiveQuestion

Metacognitive Assignments

•Comparisons Essay

•Interpreting Primary Sources

•Citation of Sources as Proof

Can I confirm…

Do I need to pause and ponder…

What other ways can I interpret..

How can I justify my belief that…

Can I make the assumption that…

Am I able to make connections between…and

How has …made me aware of….

Noticing Your Thinking“I’m Bored”-Not Focused

“I wish he would stop talking”

Focusing on Reading“I got lost when…”

“I’m confused because…”

Taking Charge of Reading“I’m going to look at heading first”

“How do I figure out what this word means”

Deep Knowledge of Subject Area

“Whose point of view is this?”“Is this source accurate

or invalid?”

How does MQS look in the book with an assignment??

Open your book to pg. 7 ~ Analyze/Read the page.Question #1

What other ways can I interpret this map?

This map could also show that the Romans controlled the Entire

Mediterranean Sea. Question #2

Can I confirm that this map shows trade routes?

This is NOT a Yes or No Question!!!!

Yes, this map shows trade routes because it show roads. It only makes sense that if the Romans used roads to move armies and settlers, that they would also use them to move goods throughout the Empire.

How does MQS look in the book with an assignment??

Open your book to pg. 6 ~ Analyze/Read the page.Question #3

Can I justify the belief that the Greeks were a powerful civilization?

Yes, the fact that Greece had colonies throughout the Mediterranean, as seen on the map, shows that Greece had influence in a large area. They wouldn’t be able to protect these areas if they weren’t powerful in some way. This is NOT a Yes

or No Question!!!! Your answer needs to be convincing!

Question #4

I can make the assumption that…

the Greeks traveled throughout the Mediterranean Sea trading goods and spreading their culture to other civilizations.

I.D.E.I.D.E.You will now use the Action You will now use the Action

Words…Words…

How do you write an answer to How do you write an answer to a short answer question?a short answer question?

How do you construct a How do you construct a response?response?

IdentifyIdentify

DescribeDescribe

ExplainExplain

What does I.D.E. stand for?What does I.D.E. stand for?

I.D.E.I.D.E.IDE is used to answer IDE is used to answer

short answer questionsshort answer questions..

Short answer questions are Short answer questions are called called constructed constructed responseresponse questions….. questions…..

I.D.E.…….because IDE is used to .because IDE is used to “build”“build”

an answer.an answer.

We We “construct”“construct” an answer. an answer.

What is the first step in What is the first step in construction?construction?

To build a firm foundation.To build a firm foundation.

Firm foundation = a Firm foundation = a STEM RESPONSESTEM RESPONSE

Identify

Very easy!Very easy!

Identify meansIdentify means toto name somethingname something..

You can do this in You can do this in one sentenceone sentence..

You MUST use a You MUST use a Stem ResponseStem Response..– Rewrite the question in the answer!Rewrite the question in the answer!

You do this when you name one:You do this when you name one:– causecause– changechange– feature or placefeature or place

Identify

Example #1Example #1

Identify this map.Identify this map.

This is a Robinson mapThis is a Robinson map

One sentenceOne sentence

Stem ResponseStem Response

Named itNamed it

IdentifyExample #2Example #2

Identify a Identify a geographic featuregeographic feature shared by ALL shared by ALL the states in Region 2:the states in Region 2:

One geographic feature shared by all the states One geographic feature shared by all the states in Region 2 is the Great Lakes.in Region 2 is the Great Lakes.

Stem Response, named it in one sentence

DescribeHarderHarderDescribe means toDescribe means to tell about something!tell about something!You MUST use a You MUST use a Stem Response Stem Response and and Complete SentencesComplete SentencesYou will need to writeYou will need to write 4 or 5 4 or 5 sentences.sentences.You need to use the following words:You need to use the following words:– WHOWHO– WHAT (Identify)WHAT (Identify)– WHEREWHERE– WHENWHEN

Describe:

Describe theDescribe the

Michigan State – –

Michigan Michigan game.game.

–

What?What? A college football game.A college football game.

Who?Who? The Michigan State University Spartans The Michigan State University Spartans will play the University of Michigan will play the University of Michigan Wolverines.Wolverines.

Where?Where? They will play at Michigan Stadium in They will play at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan.Ann Arbor, Michigan.

When?When? The game will be played on Saturday, The game will be played on Saturday, October 21, 2012 at TBA.October 21, 2012 at TBA.

Describe

Describe this state.Describe this state.

(Tell me about it)(Tell me about it)

– WHO – WHO – Who lives there?Who lives there?– WHAT (Identify) – WHAT (Identify) – What is it?What is it?– WHERE – WHERE – Where is it located?Where is it located?– WHEN – WHEN – When did it become a state?When did it become a state?

Describe

Describe the Great Lakes.Describe the Great Lakes.

The Great Lakes are The Great Lakes are five large lakesfive large lakes in the in the Midwestern United States and Canada. Midwestern United States and Canada. They stretch from They stretch from Wisconsin to New YorkWisconsin to New York. . They hold one-fifth of the worlds fresh They hold one-fifth of the worlds fresh water. water. MidwesternersMidwesterners use them for use them for drinking water and water activities. They drinking water and water activities. They were created were created thousands of years ago.thousands of years ago.

Stem ResponseStem Response

WhatWhat

WhereWhere

WhoWho

WhenWhen

Describe

Describe your favorite Describe your favorite teacher.teacher.

Who: __________Who: __________

What: __________What: __________

Where: ___________Where: ___________

When: ___________When: ___________

ExplainExplain means to give the facts that give the facts that support your position.support your position.

You MUST use a You MUST use a Stem ResponseStem Response and and Complete Sentences.Complete Sentences.

You must explain by using the words:– Why and HowWhy and How

You will need to writeYou will need to write 2 or 32 or 3 sentences.sentences.

Explain is usually combined with describe.

ExplainExplainExample #1Example #1

Explain why fruits are grown in Michigan’s Explain why fruits are grown in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.Lower Peninsula.

There are several reasons why fruits are grown in the There are several reasons why fruits are grown in the Lower Peninsula. Lower Peninsula. (1)(1) The Lower Peninsula has The Lower Peninsula has adequate rainfall and fertile soil. adequate rainfall and fertile soil. (2)(2) The growing season The growing season is long enough for fruits to grow. is long enough for fruits to grow. (3)(3) The land is flat, so The land is flat, so fruits are easy to plant and harvest with farm machines. fruits are easy to plant and harvest with farm machines. (4)(4) The lower Peninsula also has a good highway system The lower Peninsula also has a good highway system connecting its farms to cities. These highways allow connecting its farms to cities. These highways allow farmers to send their fresh fruit to markets where they farmers to send their fresh fruit to markets where they can be sold.can be sold.

Stem ResponseStem Response

1,2,3,4 are facts that support!1,2,3,4 are facts that support!

ExplainExplainExample #2Example #2

Explain why Michigan is economically Explain why Michigan is economically important to the U.S.important to the U.S.

– We need a stem response.We need a stem response.– Think about the words Think about the words whywhy and and howhow

Michigan is economically important to the U.S.Michigan is economically important to the U.S.

ExplainExplain

Example #3:Example #3:

Explain why Ore Creek Middle Explain why Ore Creek Middle School has a “No Gum” rule.School has a “No Gum” rule.

Example #4:Example #4:

Explain why this picture is Explain why this picture is

in this PowerPoint.in this PowerPoint.Because….Mr. Bliznik is so Handsome!

QAR & IDE TestQAR & IDE Test

A reading textA reading text5 Q.A.R. problems (multiple choice)5 Q.A.R. problems (multiple choice)

Correct answersCorrect answers

Type of question (RT, TS, TY, OO)Type of question (RT, TS, TY, OO)

Explanation of your choiceExplanation of your choice

5 I.D.E. Problems (short answer)5 I.D.E. Problems (short answer)2 identify2 identify

1 describe1 describe

2 explain2 explain