LC Module: Comparison Thinkers
30 MIN
GC305 – Comparison Thinker – Clarify and Classify Tool
GC305-S3 – Clarify and Classify – Following the lesson, Alexa or Instructor will guide students, individually, with a partner, in a small group and/or class to brainstorm the key concepts learned in the lesson, either by listing the concepts on individual concept squares (slips of paper or index cards, cut in half) or a blank sheet of paper. Next, teacher-provided or self-generated categories will be used to clarify, classify and group related concepts together. Last, students will share their rationale and criterion for grouping the items into each selected category.
20 MIN
GC304 – Comparison Thinker – Justification with Argumentation Skills
GC304-S3 – Justification with Argumentation Skills – Justification with Argumentation is to state and defend an opinion on a critical question, using reasoning and argument based upon evidence. Using a three step process, Alexa or Instructor will guide students, individually, with a partner or small group, to respond with a written opinion to the Critical Question from the lesson. Students will begin by writing that it is their opinion that so and so. Then, students will compile and write what evidence they have to support their opinion. Next, they will describe an opposing view on their paper, noting how these two opinions compare and contrast. Last, students will share their response, if requested. (Option – Journal Entry)
20 MIN
GC303 – Comparison Thinker – Venn Diagram Comparison Chart
GC303-S2 – Venn Diagram Comparison Chart – Identifying and understanding similarities and differences might be the “core” of all learning. As directed, after lesson, individually, with a partner or small group, Alexa or Instructor will guide students in developing a Venn Diagram, showing similarities and contrast of two related items or concepts from the lessons. First, students will create a list of characteristics for each concept or object and star the ones that are similar in both columns. Next, three circles will be drawn on a page, overlapping the center circle equally. The starred characteristics will be inserted into the center circle column and the remaining characteristics added to the appropriate columns. (Option – Journal Entry)
20 MIN
GC302 – Comparison Thinker – Comparison Component Chart
GC302-S4 – Comparison Thought Chart – Discovering similarities and differences is the “core” of all learning because it enhances students’ understanding and ability to use knowledge. Following the lesson, as directed, individually, with a partner or small group, Alexa or Instructor will guide students in identifying similarities and differences of a concept or object, within the lesson. To compare the different components of two lesson-related objects or concepts, students will be directed to complete a comparison assignment, use the existing Comparison Chart format provided. (Option – Journal Entry)
10 MIN
GC301- Comparison Thinker – Metaphor Comparison Map
GC301-S3 – Metaphor Comparison Map – Metaphors increase connection, understanding, retention and long-term retrieval. Using a three-step process, Alexa or Instructor will guide students, individually, with a partner or small group, to develop a Metaphor Sentence Map using a person, place, object or concept from the lesson. A Metaphor does not use words, such as like or as. Instead, one thing is said to be another, such as “She is a Walking Dictionary”, “You are My Sunshine” or “It is Raining Cats and Dogs”. (Option – Journal Entry)
10 MIN
GC300 – Comparison Thinker – Analogy and Simile Map
GC300-S3 – Analogy and Simile Comparison Map – Using a three-step process, Alexa and Instructor will lead students, individually, with a partner or small group, to develop Comparison Maps. First, students will be provided with simile and analogy examples. Then, students will be guided to create their own maps from a list of tangible objects or ideas from today’s lesson. Last, students will be directed to develop their own comparisons using an object or idea from the lesson and their own personal world. (Option – Journal Entry)
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