thinking maps ® : academic language overview wabe 2013 presented by: mary damascus...
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Thinking Maps®:
Academic Language
Overview WABE 2013
Presented by: Mary Damascus [email protected]
Representative: Luann Flanagan [email protected]
What are Thinking Maps?
Student Map Samples
AGENDA
Applications to Common Core and Academic Language
5 Key Points!
Frame of Reference Question: What are TM and how are they different than Graphic Organizers?
Thinking About Our Own Thinking
Ready or Not…..
…here come the Common Core State Standards.
Increased Complexity of Texts
Text complexity is defined by:
Qualit
ative Quantitative
Reader and Task
Motivation Equation
Motivation = Expectation x Value x Climate
Where Do Thinking Maps® fit in this
equation?
Vocabulary is a key
component of these
standards.
Scientifically-based research about
vocabulary Instruction.Put Reading First
CLASSIFYING TIER TWO AND TIER THREE WORDS
Read the sample text and identify Tier 2 and Tier 3 words.
Add them to your Tree Map.
Be prepared to justify your categorization.
Tree Map Guiding Question: Can you identify the types of words from Volcanoes or Freedom Walkers that correctly fit in Tier 2 and 3?
RED Frame Question: How would knowing about the 3 Tiers of Vocabulary help teachers and students read complex text?
In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.
2 Training Options for a School
For more information visit www.thinkingmaps.com
The Thinking Maps Professional Development Plan
Introductory
Workshop
Introduction to 8 Thinking
Maps with Teacher
Resource Manual
Application via Grade-Level
Specific Lessons
Integration with Required Curriculum
Follow-up Training
Team Meetings by Grade Level &
Content Area
Modeling Teaching
Strategies
Classroom Visitation & Observation
Assessment
Advanced Training TM TOT
Training of Trainers
Lead Teacher Training
Administrative Training
Washington State TM TOT
June 24-27, 2013See Luann Flanagan, Representative for
details