Thinking Maps®:

Academic Language

Overview WABE 2013

Presented by: Mary Damascus mndamascus@comcast.net

Representative: Luann Flanagan Luann@thinkingmaps.com

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

Thank you!Mary Damascus

mndamascsus@comcast.netLuann Flanagan, Representative

Luann@thinkingmaps.com