Thinking Maps Session 3 Bubble Maps

Bubble Map Basics  Name Bubble Map Bubble Map  Definition Describing using adjectives/adjective phrases Describing using adjectives/adjective phrases  Thought Process Identifying sensory, logical and emotional qualities of topic or concept Identifying sensory, logical and emotional qualities of topic or concept

How to draw a bubble map?  Large inside circle Word being described (topic or concept) Word being described (topic or concept)  Lines extend from inside circle to smaller outside circles Adjectives to describe the noun in the center Adjectives to describe the noun in the center Adjective phrases to describe the noun in the center Adjective phrases to describe the noun in the center

Guiding Questions for Bubbles  How would you describe this person, place, thing, idea, concept, picture, feeling, etc?  What characteristics can be used to describe this noun?  What are the attributes of this number or concept?  What qualities are important in this concept?  What are the properties of this scientific element?

Key Information on Bubbles  Adjectives and adjective phrases only  Effective vocabulary development beyond “nice” and “good”  Descriptors from five sensory qualities  Descriptors using comparisons (heavy, light; tall, short)  Emotional or aesthetic qualities (happy, beautiful, melancholy, dejected)  Describe personal values and views on topics

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Classroom Applications  Listen to the story of Tacky: The Penguin  Each table will create a bubble map with Tacky in the center bubble  Frame of reference for point of view One = Hunter’s POV One = Hunter’s POV Two = Tacky’s POV Two = Tacky’s POV Three = Companions’ POV Before Three = Companions’ POV Before Four = Companions’ POV After Four = Companions’ POV After  Combine all four into one bubble map

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Bubbles for ELLs  Begin with sensory questions and single adjectives Picture of object in center Picture of object in center Word cards to choose accurate adjectives Word cards to choose accurate adjectives  Create sentences from bubble maps using is/are  Create bubble maps from sentences in a passage

Bubbles for Inference  Create riddles Leave center blank Leave center blank Uncover one adj/phrase at a time Uncover one adj/phrase at a time Students list what it can/cannot be Students list what it can/cannot be Infer the correct item for center Infer the correct item for center May create center item from description May create center item from description  Use at all levels with concepts after skill developed with concrete objects

Bubbles to Extend and Select Precise Vocabulary  Picture in center (Santa)  Three bubbles  Three choices for each bubble with pictures for each Bony cheeks Bony cheeks Sallow cheeks Sallow cheeks Rosy cheeks Rosy cheeks

Valuing and Evaluating  Display map and allow students to put as many adj/phrases as possible  Create second map with only 3 bubbles  Discuss to select 3 most accurate and reasons why  Put in those chosen and justification in frame next to each

Decision Making  Bubble map of ideal presidential candidate  Bubble map of each candidate comparing attributes against the ideal  Bubble with a line through means candidate does not have that attribute  Evidence or justification outside in frame for each bubble  Assists in rationale, fact-based decisions

Literary Extensions/Character Attributes  Name of character in story in center  Surround with adjectives to choose from Some accurate Some accurate Some inaccurate Some inaccurate  Students select which ones go on the map  Must justify those chosen and those not chosen with evidence and reasons

Fact and Opinion  Draw two bubble maps  Place frame of reference on each Label one fact Label one fact Label one opinion Label one opinion  Select person from history, literary figure, animal, science chemical, etc.  Circle map brainstorm adj/phrases  Place on correct bubble map

Assignment for Practice  Talk at your table about some ideas for using a bubble map in your upcoming lessons. (You could use a circle map to gather ideas.)  Within the next month, use the map and collect student samples  Work to show higher order thinking, justification, and/or decision-making