Traffic Light Thinking G.A.T.E. Thinking Strategy
Traffic Light Thinking Red Light Thinking (Evidence)
Traffic Light Thinking Yellow Light Thinking (Inference)
Traffic Light Thinking Green Light Thinking (Wonder)
Red Light Thinking (Evidence) Red Light Thinking (Evidence) Stop! Gather facts and important details. 1.What? 2.Who? 3.Where? 4.When? Next Step
Yellow Light Thinking (Inference) Yellow Light Thinking (Inference) Slow down! Use reasoning; form your own opinion about the information. 1.Why? 2.How? 3.How do you know? Next Step
Green Light Thinking (Wonder) Green Light Thinking (Wonder) Go! Use your imagination; develop new ideas; use creative thinking. 1.What if? 2.Why might? 3.What could? 4.How could if be that?