Making Sense of What I See & Hear
How:
Listening and viewing to provoke thinking about the world around me. Process what you see and hear by:
Discussing with a family member or peer using some core thinking routines and understanding routines
Creating your own Ted Talk
Sharing your thinking about what you see and/or hear using Padlet, Prezi, Smore, Canva, Twitter, or writing a blog.
1. Brainstorm a list of at least 12 questions about the topic, concept or object. Use these question-starts to help you think of interesting questions:
Why...?
How would it be different if...?
What are the reasons?
Suppose that...?
What if...?
What if we knew...?
What is the purpose of...?
What would change if...?
2. Review the brainstormed list and star the questions that seem most interesting. Then, select one or more of the starred questions to discuss for a few moments.
3. Reflect: What new ideas do you have about the topic, concept or object that you didn't have before?
1. Brainstorm a list of different perspectives and then use this script skeleton to explore each one:
I am thinking of ... the topic... from the point of view of ... the viewpoint you've chosen
I think ... describe the topic from your viewpoint. Be an actor - take on the character of your viewpoint
A question I have from this viewpoint is ... ask a question from this viewpoint
Wrap up: What new ideas do you have about the topic that you didn't have before? What new questions do you have?
Resources to Explore:
CBC Curio Listen to some podcasts
Wordless Shorts: Happiness, The Arrival
Spoken Word Poetry: I will Not let an exam result…, Communication, The Crickets Have Arthritis
Kenneth Oppel: Read Alouds https://www.youtube.com/user/kennethoppel
18 Best Podcasts for Kids in Elementary, Middle and High School
What's Going on in this Picture? Images from The New York Times
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Why:
Conversing with others allows you to formulate and articulate your ideas while also hearing others’ perspectives. Being open to hearing others’ ideas from inside and outside of your community is important to facilitate the critical and creative thinking skills necessary for life. Communicating with others utilizing reliable background information and informed thinking ensures that your voice will be taken seriously.