Transcript BubbleMaps
Thinking Maps
Session 3
Bubble Maps
Bubble Map Basics
Name
Bubble Map
Definition
Describing using adjectives/adjective phrases
Thought
Process
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)
Lines
extend from inside circle to smaller
outside circles
Adjectives 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
Adding a Frame of Reference
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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
Two = Tacky’s POV
Three = Companions’ POV Before
Four = Companions’ POV After
Combine
all four into one bubble map
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4TH Grade
Special
Education
Class
Middle
School
Social
Studies
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High
School
English
Science
Bubbles for ELLs
Begin
with sensory questions and single
adjectives
Picture of object in center
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
Uncover one adj/phrase at a time
Students list what it can/cannot be
Infer the correct item for center
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
Sallow 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 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 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