Semantic Mapping

Semantic Mapping

Semantic Mapping “Semantics” refers to the concepts or ideas conveyed by words, and semantic mapping is a process through which students visually depict the ways ideas are connected. Semantic mapping can be used for a text or a unit of study. Through semantic mapping,...
Semantic Mapping

Socratic Seminar

Socratic Seminar In this activity students will take part in a Socratic seminar that includes preparing background information, speaking and listening during the seminar, and writing after the seminar. This activity can be used in all content areas. CONTENT AREA ELA,...
Semantic Mapping

Storyboard Your Visualizations

Storyboard Your Visualizations In this activity, students will create drawings that represent their five senses based on what they have read. The purpose of this activity is for readers to experience the text by using their senses to put them inside the text. This can...
Semantic Mapping

Thought Bubbles

Thought Bubbles Thought Bubbles are effective ways for students to be aware of what they are thinking and how they are processing new information. It also gives teachers opportunities to assess students’ understanding of content and correct misconceptions associated...
Attribute Sorts

Attribute Sorts

Attribute Sorts This activity helps students to organize and remember important and distinguishing information about key people, places, or other ideas from their reading. CONTENT AREA ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies LEARNING MODALITY Listening, Reading LEARNING...