Thinking Maps Review Project

I can…

• I can appropriately use Thinking Maps as a learning tool to organize my thoughts.

• I can use Thinking Maps to demonstrate my understanding of the novel Something Rotten.

• I can summarize what I have read and cite textual evidence.

• I can collaborate effectively within any group.• I can use a thinking map as a basis for writing

a quality paragraph.

The Big Picture

• We will go over the entire assignment.• As a class, we will create a Bridge Map.• You will form groups of 4 and create a Flow

Map, Bubble Map, Double Bubble Map, and a Brace Map.

• Independently, you will create a Multi-Flow Map.

• Independently, you will write a Quality Paragraph based on your Multi-Flow Map.

Something Rotten Thinking Map Checklist Each group member is responsible for turning in 3 different

thinking maps. To help your group stay organized, check off each task as you complete them.

Bridge Map (everyone has his/her own)

Flow Map (Created by: _________________)

Bubble Map (Created by: _________________)

Brace Map (Created by: _________________)

Double Bubble Map (Created by: _________________)

Multi Flow Map (everyone has his/her own)

Vocabulary• Please open your binder to the Vocabulary section.

You can format this any way you want.• Terms to add:

– Thinking Maps reminders– Bridge map– Flow map – Bubble map– Double Bubble map– Brace Map– Multi-flow map

Whenever you see this guy, you should probably be writing something down.

Thinking Maps Reminders

• Write your thoughts first. Then enclose your words in the appropriate shape (circle, square, you choose).

• Pay attention to the direction of your lines or arrows.

• Include a frame of reference.• Use color purposefully.

Bridge Map (Conflict)

• Used to show relationships or analogies. They must always have a relating factor.

• Create a Bridge Map of the various conflicts that arise in the novel. Decide if the conflicts are:– Man vs. man– Man vs. self– Man vs. society– Man vs. the environment or nature

We will do this as

a class.

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RF: is an example of a

Which conflict(s) have the greatest impact on the plot?

***EVERY conflict needs a page number. ***Include a citation for at least TWO CONFLICTS.

Flow Map (Plot)

• Used for sequencing or to put things in order.

• Create a Flow Map of the plot sequencing Horatio’s attempts to solve the murder mystery.

One member

of you group will

choose this.

Based on the events in your map, what conclusions can you draw about Horatio?

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Exposition

Event

Rising Action

Event

Rising Action

Event

Rising Action

Event

Climax

Event

Climax

Event

Falling Action

Event

Falling Action

Event

Resolution

Event

Resolution

Event

Climax

Event

***EVERY event needs a page number. ***Include citations for at least THREE EVENTS in your flow map.

Double Bubble Map (Characterization)

• Used for comparing and contrasting• Create a Double Bubble Map to compare and

contrast Horatio and Hamilton.• Be sure to include characteristics beyond just

their physical characteristics. Think about what their words, thoughts, and actions say about who they are.

One member of you group will choose this.

Hamilton Horatio

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What conclusions can you draw about the similarities and differences between Horatio and Ham

ilton based on this map?

Each bubble needs to be written in a complete sentence. At least 5 bubbles total need to Include properly cited textual evidence.

Bubble Map (Characterization)

• Used for describing. • Create a Bubble Map on a character of your

choosing.• Describe and/or draw the physical appearance

and personality of the character.One

member of you

group will choose

this.

Character

Describe one aspect of your

chosen character’s personality. Include

properly cited textual evidence.

Each circle needs to be unique & have a

citation.

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Can you connect this character to yourself or to another text?

Based on your map, is this character someone you would want to be friends with? Explain why.

Brace Map

• Used to show whole-part relationships.• Create a Brace Map of the setting of

Something Rotten.• Use both words and pictures. Support with at

least 1 example of textual evidence.One

member of you

group will choose

this.

Denmark, TN

Elsinore paper plant

Hamilton’s mansion

Copenhagen River

Community Theater

How would the story have been different if it had been set somewhere else?

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Each setting needs to include at least one citation of textual evidence.

Multi-Flow Map (Significant Event)

• Used for determining the causes and effects of significant events.

• Select a significant event (turning point or defining moment) from your reading and examine why it happened and what happened as a result.

Everyone will do this map

independently.

Based on your map, what life lesson(s) can the reader learn?

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Significant EventCite textual evidence

and page number

Cause

Cite textual evidence and page number

Cause

Cite textual evidence and page number

Cause

Cite textual evidence and page number

Effect

Cite textual evidence and page number

Effect

Cite textual evidence and page number

Effect

Cite textual evidence and page number

Based on your map, what life lesson(s) can the reader learn?

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Socrative Quiz

• Go to www.socrative.com• Classroom # 366539• Take the quiz.