Thinking Maps ® : Academic Language Overview WABE 2013 Presented by: Mary Damascus Representative: Luann Flanagan

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: Qualitative Quantitative Reader and Task

Motivation Equation Motivation = Expectation x Value x Climate

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

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, 2013 See Luann Flanagan, Representative for details

Thank you! Mary Damascus Luann Flanagan, Representative