Thinking Maps Training
December 2, 2009
Double Bubble Map
Used for comparing and contrasting
any two things or ideas.
Double Bubble Map
Difference
Difference
Similarity
Difference
Topic
Similarity
Topic
Difference
Similarity
Difference
Thought process:
Difference
COMPARING AND
CONTRASTING
Double Bubble Map
Identify the THOUGHT PROCESS
COMPARING AND CONTRASTING
KEY WORDS
Compare, Contrast, Similarities, Differences,
Distinguish between, Differentiate
KEY INFORMATION
• Helps students compare and contrast any ideas,
people, cultures, concepts, or things they are
studying.
• Because of the depth of thought, students may
need to create two Circle Maps, two Bubble Maps,
etc. before making the Double Bubble Map.
• Contrasting ideas often requires students to think
in terms of point and counter point.
• Do not have to have a contrasting bubble for every
idea.
• Can be used in place of the Venn Diagram, especially
when focusing on the differences between two things.
GUIDING QUESTIONS
Guiding Questions for Constructing a Double Bubble Map:
•What are the similarities and differences between these two things?
•How are these two things alike or different?
•Which similarities do you think are the most important?
•Are there any details that are unique to one thing and not the other?
Guiding Questions for Adding a Frame of Reference:
•How do you know these similarities or differences?
•What source are you using to make these comparisons?
•Is a specific point of view influencing the information you have
included in this Double Bubble Map?
•Why are these similarities and differences so important?
Differences / Similarities
Between Thinking Maps and Graphic Organizers?
Pair with someone NOT at your table.
Complete a Double Bubble Map. Try to come
up with at least 4 similarities.
Differences and Similarities
The Double Bubble Map
for the English Learner
Can be
used with
realia
and
providing
choices
(picture)
long tail
(picture)
short legs
(picture)
long legs
(picture)
short tail
(picture)
long neck
(picture)
four legs
The earliest uses of the Double Bubble Map should be with
familiar objects represented in realia or images. The teacher
provides choices for comparison in the form of words and
pictures. As the students place the pictures in the appropriate
spaces, the teacher provides the language of comparison.
The Double Bubble Map
for the English Learner
red circle
red circle
have
two
wheels
Bicycles
go slow
have
four
wheels
can roll
an
d
Can be
used with
point/
counterpoint
can take
me places
Cars
go fast
green circle
green circle
Bicycles
Bicycles
Bicycles
Bicycles
have two wheels. Cars have four wheels.
go slow. Cars go fast.
and cars can roll.
and cars can take me places.
Point / Counterpoint
Opening: Fred and Fran both have cars.
3rd
smooth
1st
red
3rd
dents
th
4
4th and Fran have cars.
Both Fred
2nd
dull
shiny
Fred’s car
is red. Fran’s car is red.
Fred’s
four
Fran’s
Fred’s car
has
four
doors
and
a
sunroof.
doors
th
5th
Car
5
Car
Fran’s carfancy
has four doors and a sun-roof.plain
Fred’s carstripe
is smooth. Fran’s
sun car has dents.
th
th
roof car is dull.
Fred’s 6car
is shiny but Fran’s
good
worn 6
Fred’s cartires
has a fancy stripe down the side.
tires
Fran’s car is plain.
Fred hasClosing:
good tires;
however,
are worn.
Which
car wouldFran’s
you liketires
to own?
Which car would you like to own?
The Double Bubble Map
for the English Learner
Useful for
comparing
and
enhancing
meaning
The square
root function
A parabola
Notice the
color coding.
Build Vocabulary to Support Understanding
And Enable Students to Use English in Culturally
and Socially Appropriate Ways
Please do not walk, mosey, saunter,
stroll, toddle, tread, traipse, troop,
ambulate, prance, dance, tramp,
skip, lumber, plod, slog, stride,
trudge, run, scurry, beat feet, …..
scamper, scoot, crawl, creep, or
step on the plants.
Thank you.
.
saunter
plod
scamper
Sequence from
Slowest to Fastest
crawl
mosey
With a partner or at your table list
three “pairs” of confusing concepts
that your students encounter. Create
a Double Bubble Map with one of the
pairs.
Math
Used to
organize
for writing
and
across the
curriculum
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Once students have completed their Double Maps comparing
mathematical, or other terms that are often confused, they can
practice writing across the curriculum. The Map serves as a
guide for writing and it should be used in a manner that is most
appropriate for the English proficiency level of the students
involved (ex. point/counterpoint or likenesses and uniquenesses)
Science
Investigate, compare, and contrast the
different life cycles of different living things.
Literature
Compare and contrast Mrs.
Jones and Roger.
Concentrate on discussing
common characteristics that
you think the author thinks
are important. Be sure to
include important
differences as well. Add a
Frame of Reference and cite
evidence from the text to
support your conclusions.
Frame of Reference Application: Big Idea or Summary
statement – What I learned from making this map: The
basic story and its theme is the same. What changes in
the stories has to do with the different cultures.
Social Studies
Social Studies
The Double Bubble Map
for the English Learner
Useful for
teaching
metaphorical
thinking
Metaphor: Juan is the rock of his family.
handsome
sometimes
found
outside
smooth
smart
strong
helps
in times
of trouble
Juan
Juan
athletic
Lifts sometimes
jagged
weights
found
in groups
likes
pizza
a
rock
a
found
rock
outside
difficult to
break
strong
Understanding metaphorical thinking begins with the examination
of the qualities of the two unlike subjects that are being compared
and then looking for a common characteristic or likeness.
The Double Bubble Map
for the English Learner
POV: mother with young children
Useful for
Valuing,
Evaluating,
and
Decision
Making
Who could benefit from this information: First Time Voter
discount
sells more
prices
groceries
negative
news
publicity
sells more
electronics
Walmart
crowded
Democratic
Presidential
Candidate
Target
Republican
Presidential
Candidate
good
seasonal
stuff
wider
aisles
more
attractive
displays
sells Nick
and Nora
The Double Bubble Map should be used for a purpose which
follows
the actual
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purpose
is to
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Double
BubbleMap
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follows thewhich
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construction. One such
is to
assist in making important decisions.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Classroom Applications Using the
Double Bubble Map
Used with realia
and choices
Used for comparing
and enhancing
meaning
Used with point/
counterpoint
Used for Valuing,
Evaluating, and
Decision Making
Used to organize for writing
and across the curriculum
Metaphorical thinking
YOUR TURN
• During the next month:
– Introduce the Double Bubble Map
– Increase the use of higher order thinking skills
as they learn the map
– Collect student samples to share at our next
meeting