I used a circle map as a poetry introduction. I had my students write "poetry" in the middle. In the larger circle, they wrote down any poetry terms they could think of (simile, metaphor, sonnet, etc). Around the circle, they listed poems and poets they were familiar with.
I used a circle map as part of the introduction to Julius Caesar. I had students draw two different circle maps: Leader on one and Traitor on the other one. I then had students write in their circles everything they could think of that described a leader / traitor. Afterwards, we discussed famous "leaders" and "traitors" who fit these descriptions and how sometimes leaders have traitor qualities and vice versa.
I had my students create a circle map for homework. The small circle was 'mi familia' and they were to write 5 descriptive adjectives (in spanish) describing their families. Then in the box they were to list 5 (in spanish)family members who have influenced them.
Before reading the French version of Sleeping Beauty,I used a circle map to discuss what the students already knew about the fairy tale. Students wrote Sleeping Beauty in the center and any details they remembered from the story.
My honors students did not like doing the map. They felt it was too elementary. Their comments to me were that this map was a glorified list and they would rather have made a list than do the map. Personally, I feel these maps are geared more towards elementary students than for high school students.
One of my favorite ways to use Circle Maps is with vocabulary. I call it the Semantic Circle Map. The new word (or word part) goes in the center. The outside circle is divided into four sections: definition, picture, synonyms, and sentence. After doing all of this with a new word, students really do seem to know it better.
I used a Circle Map to diagnose what students already know about Mexico before starting a new unit. I had to encourage them to include all kinds of information in the circle and prompt them in order to get them to really brainstorm. After they added their frame of reference they shared their ideas with the class. This gave me an opportunity to clarify incorrect information.
I used a circle map to introduce a story titled, "La Mejor Edad" (The Best Age). We used a circle map to discuss the best age in Spanish. Students agreed a number that everyone thinks is a good age and we listed advantages and disadvantages of that age in Spanish.
I used a circle map in English III to help identify what we already know about the three main characters introduced in the beginning and also the town itself. Students were divided into four groups, with each group responsible for a different map. After working together, each group drew their circle map on the board and explained why they wrote what they did. This was a good review of the concepts we've discussed so far.
My student teacher used a circle map to introduce Shakespeare. He divided the class into two groups. Both groups created a circle map. Group one focused on its prior knowledge of William Shakespeare. Group two focused on its prior knowledge of the Globe Theatre and the Elizabethan stage. The groups filled the outer circle with as much information as they could remember about the two topics. After the students finished recalling information, the teacher assigned both groups articles on Shakespeare's life and the Elizabethan stage. The students added the new information to their circle maps, and they cited their sources in the outer box. The teacher allowed the students to share their information with the class after their circle maps were completed.
I used the circle map to introduce new vocabulary words to students. I followed the same format that Heather Roper used. The students put the word in the center of the map, and divided it in to four sections. In each section, the students wrote the definition of the word, used it in a sentence, drew a symbol to represent the word, and wrote three synonyms for it.
We have been learning about family in Spanish 1 and used a bubble map to describe fmaily members. We also used a tree map to show relationships in Spanish in the form of a Family Tree.
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ReplyDeleteI used a circle map as part of the introduction to Julius Caesar. I had students draw two different circle maps: Leader on one and Traitor on the other one. I then had students write in their circles everything they could think of that described a leader / traitor. Afterwards, we discussed famous "leaders" and "traitors" who fit these descriptions and how sometimes leaders have traitor qualities and vice versa.
ReplyDeleteI had my students create a circle map for homework. The small circle was 'mi familia' and they were to write 5 descriptive adjectives (in spanish) describing their families. Then in the box they were to list 5 (in spanish)family members who have influenced them.
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ReplyDeleteBefore reading the French version of Sleeping Beauty,I used a circle map to discuss what the students already knew about the fairy tale. Students wrote Sleeping Beauty in the center and any details they remembered from the story.
ReplyDeleteMy honors students did not like doing the map. They felt it was too elementary. Their comments to me were that this map was a glorified list and they would rather have made a list than do the map. Personally, I feel these maps are geared more towards elementary students than for high school students.
One of my favorite ways to use Circle Maps is with vocabulary. I call it the Semantic Circle Map. The new word (or word part) goes in the center. The outside circle is divided into four sections: definition, picture, synonyms, and sentence. After doing all of this with a new word, students really do seem to know it better.
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ReplyDeleteI used a Circle Map to diagnose what students already know about Mexico before starting a new unit. I had to encourage them to include all kinds of information in the circle and prompt them in order to get them to really brainstorm. After they added their frame of reference they shared their ideas with the class. This gave me an opportunity to clarify incorrect information.
ReplyDeleteI used a circle map to introduce a story titled, "La Mejor Edad" (The Best Age). We used a circle map to discuss the best age in Spanish. Students agreed a number that everyone thinks is a good age and we listed advantages and disadvantages of that age in Spanish.
DeleteI used a circle map in English III to help identify what we already know about the three main characters introduced in the beginning and also the town itself. Students were divided into four groups, with each group responsible for a different map. After working together, each group drew their circle map on the board and explained why they wrote what they did. This was a good review of the concepts we've discussed so far.
ReplyDeleteMy student teacher used a circle map to introduce Shakespeare. He divided the class into two groups. Both groups created a circle map. Group one focused on its prior knowledge of William Shakespeare. Group two focused on its prior knowledge of the Globe Theatre and the Elizabethan stage. The groups filled the outer circle with as much information as they could remember about the two topics. After the students finished recalling information, the teacher assigned both groups articles on Shakespeare's life and the Elizabethan stage. The students added the new information to their circle maps, and they cited their sources in the outer box. The teacher allowed the students to share their information with the class after their circle maps were completed.
ReplyDeleteI used the circle map to introduce new vocabulary words to students. I followed the same format that Heather Roper used. The students put the word in the center of the map, and divided it in to four sections. In each section, the students wrote the definition of the word, used it in a sentence, drew a symbol to represent the word, and wrote three synonyms for it.
ReplyDeleteGreat job using and posting how you are using the MAPS!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe have been learning about family in Spanish 1 and used a bubble map to describe fmaily members. We also used a tree map to show relationships in Spanish in the form of a Family Tree.
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