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The language we use to develop a Culture of Thinking is very important. We want to help students grow their thinking. Encourage interaction by asking students to tell us about their thinking:
- “Tell me more about….”
- “What do you think might happen next?”
- “What wonders do you have?”
- “What makes you say that?”
- “Can you explain your thinking to me?”
- “How did you figure that out?”
Other Tips:
Other Tips:
- It’s important never to say that a student’s thinking is wrong. They are their thoughts, but we can help them examine their thoughts and reasoning to help them change or extend their thinking in a different direction.
- When helping students make their thinking visual - allow them to write or draw out their thoughts.
- If a student has difficulty writing, you can be their scribe.
- Students get excited when you give them sticky notes. They will write more thoughts on a sticky note than on a piece of paper. (Adults like sticky notes too!)
- It’s okay to slow down. When you allow students to express their thinking on a deeper level it takes more time. Give yourself permission to not finishing your “lesson plan” in one session.
- When you use thinking routines for the first few times it will feel uncomfortable. Allow the process to unfold naturally. Let the students’ thinking and visuals guide your lesson instead of the other way around.
- Let the student do more of the thinking and talking than you.
- You can modify the routines and wording to fit your objective. They are flexible as long as your overall goal is helping students make their thinking visual
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