ABC Book Write-Up Thinking Maps

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2 Start by looking at your ABC Book Grid and finding topics which you think you might want to use for your ABC Book. Choose one that you want to include in your project. Create a Circle Map, putting the letter and the topic in the center circle. 2

3 Brave Orphaned Trusted Served in Revolutionary War Lawyer Brilliant Loyal First Secretary Lived in of the Treasury New York Like a son to Washington Place an outer circle and brainstorm information and opinions about the topic you choose. 3

4 Brave Orphaned Trusted Served in Revolutionary War Lawyer Brilliant Loyal First Secretary Lived in of the Treasury New York Like a son to Washington Which of these items are opinion? Facts or details? Use highlighter(s) or marking of some sort to differentiate. 4

5 Brave Orphaned Trusted Served in Revolutionary War Lawyer Loyal Brilliant First Secretary Lived in of the Treasury New York Like a son to Washington Which of these items are opinion? Facts or details? 5

6 Now we are going to create a second map. Start on the left hand of the next page. In the box write the letter and the topic. 6

7 Key pieces of information I want to include about my topic () What are the key pieces of information you want to include in your introduction about your topic? This could include a definition of the term or a couple of important facts. 7

8 Key pieces of information I want to include about my topic () Using this box as you would a Tree Map, list the key piece of information you would like to include about your chosen topic under the box. 8

9 I would suggest that you include at least 2-3 solid pieces of information, may include a definition. How do you want to start your writing Key pieces of information I want to include about my topic () (Intro)? 9

10 Key pieces of information I want to include about my topic - Intro () My Thoughts and s about my topic () Use the next box to generate your opinions about your topic. 10

11 #1 Key pieces of information I want to include about my topic - Intro () My s about my topic () #2 #3 For each box come up with different thoughts and opinions on what makes this topic an important part of what we have studied this year. You can pull the items you indicated in your circle map as being opinion. 11

12 #1 Key pieces of information I want to include about my topic () My s about my topic () #2 #3 For each box come up with different thoughts and opinions on what makes this topic an important part of what we have studied this year. You can pull the items you indicated in your circle map as being opinion. 12

13 Brave Orphaned Trusted Served in Revolutionary War Lawyer Loyal Brilliant First Secretary Lived in of the Treasury New York Like a son to Washington s Facts/details 13

14 My s on In each box write your key thought or opinion. On the lines coming from the box add your details, reasoning, and examples. Remember to reference your Circle Map find those facts and details that back up your opinion. He was brilliant Brave and loyal soldier Important Founding Father 14

15 #1 First sentence(s) Example: Key pieces of information I want to include about my topic () My s about my topic () #2 #3 2-3 key pieces of information about your topic - Intro Details, Reasoning, and/or Examples to support each of your opinions. 15