Thinking about thinking

Buying a car!

What questions might you ask yourself when trying to decide

which is best for you?

Ford Fiesta

Holden Tigra

FOCUSED COMPARE & CONTRAST1. What is the purpose of the comparison and contrast?2. What kind of similarities and differences are significant to

the purpose of the comparison and contrast?3. What similarities fall into these categories?4. What differences fall into these categories?5. What patterns of similarities and differences revealed?6. What conclusion or interpretation is suggested by the

comparison and contrast that is significant to its purpose?

Thinking strategy map

FOCUSED COMPARE AND CONTRAST

HOW ALIKE?

HOW DIFFERENT?

FACTORS CONSIDERED IN THIS ACTIVITY:

CONCLUSION OR INTERPRETATION:

PURPOSE:

FACTORS TO CONSIDER:

Compare and contrast the physical properties of diamond and graphite

in relation to their structure and bonding.

FOCUSED COMPARE & CONTRAST1. What is the purpose of the comparison and contrast?2. What kind of similarities and differences are significant to

the purpose of the comparison and contrast?3. What similarities fall into these categories?4. What differences fall into these categories?5. What patterns of similarities and differences revealed?6. What conclusion or interpretation is suggested by the

comparison and contrast that is significant to its purpose?

THINK-PAIR-SHARE• You may ask 3 types of Questions:

• Clarification….What do you mean by…….?

• Elaboration….Can you tell me more about…….?

• Challenge…..Why do you think…..?