Thinking Maps
Review Project
I can…
• I can appropriately use Thinking Maps as a
learning tool to organize my thoughts.
• I can use Thinking Maps to demonstrate my
understanding of the novel Something Rotten.
• I can summarize what I have read and cite
textual evidence.
• I can collaborate effectively within any group.
• I can use a thinking map as a basis for writing
a quality paragraph.
The Big Picture
• We will go over the entire assignment.
• As a class, we will create a Bridge Map.
• You will form groups of 4 and create a Flow
Map, Bubble Map, Double Bubble Map, and a
Brace Map.
• Independently, you will create a Multi-Flow
Map.
• Independently, you will write a Quality
Paragraph based on your Multi-Flow Map.
Something Rotten Thinking Map Checklist
Each group member is responsible for turning in 3 different
thinking maps. To help your group stay organized, check off
each task as you complete them.
Bridge Map (everyone has his/her own)
Flow Map (Created by: _________________)
Bubble Map (Created by: _________________)
Brace Map (Created by: _________________)
Double Bubble Map (Created by: _________________)
Multi Flow Map (everyone has his/her own)
Vocabulary
• Please open your binder to the Vocabulary section.
You can format this any way you want.
• Terms to add:
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Thinking Maps reminders
Bridge map
Flow map
Bubble map
Double Bubble map
Brace Map
Multi-flow map
Whenever you see this guy, you should probably be
writing something down.
Thinking Maps Reminders
• Write your thoughts first. Then enclose your
words in the appropriate shape (circle,
square, you choose).
• Pay attention to the direction of your lines or
arrows.
• Include a frame of reference.
• Use color purposefully.
Bridge Map (Conflict)
• Used to show relationships or analogies. They
must always have a relating factor.
• Create a Bridge Map of the various conflicts
that arise in the novel. Decide if the conflicts
are:
– Man vs. man
– Man vs. self
– Man vs. society
– Man vs. the environment or nature
We will
do this as
a class.
Which conflict(s) have the greatest impact on the plot?
Something Rotten by
Alan Gratz
RF: is an example of a
***EVERY conflict needs a page number.
***Include a citation for at least TWO CONFLICTS.
Flow Map (Plot)
• Used for sequencing or to put things in order.
• Create a Flow Map of the plot sequencing
Horatio’s attempts to solve the murder
mystery.
One
member
of you
group will
choose
this.
Based on the events in your map, what conclusions can you draw about Horatio?
Climax
Something Rotten by
Alan Gratz
Event
Climax
Event
Event
Rising Action
Falling Action
Event
Event
Rising Action
Falling Action
Event
Event
Rising Action
Resolution
Event
Event
Exposition
Event
Climax
***EVERY event needs a page number.
***Include citations for at least THREE
EVENTS in your flow map.
Resolution
Event
Double Bubble Map (Characterization)
• Used for comparing and contrasting
• Create a Double Bubble Map to compare and
contrast Horatio and Hamilton.
• Be sure to include characteristics beyond just
their physical characteristics. Think about
what their words, thoughts, and actions say
about who they are.
One member of you group
will choose this.
Hamilton based on this map?
What conclusions can you draw about the similarities and differences between Horatio and
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Alan Gratz
Hamilton
Horatio
Each bubble needs to be written in a complete sentence.
At least 5 bubbles total need to Include properly cited textual evidence.
Bubble Map (Characterization)
• Used for describing.
• Create a Bubble Map on a character of your
choosing.
• Describe and/or draw the physical appearance
and personality of the character.
One
member
of you
group will
choose
this.
Based on your map, is this character someone you would want to be friends with? Explain why.
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Alan Gratz
Describe one
aspect of your
chosen character’s
personality. Include
properly cited
textual evidence.
Each circle needs to
be unique & have a
citation.
Character
Can you connect this character to yourself or to another text?
Brace Map
• Used to show whole-part relationships.
• Create a Brace Map of the setting of
Something Rotten.
• Use both words and pictures. Support with at
least 1 example of textual evidence.
One
member
of you
group will
choose
this.
How would the story have been different if it had been set somewhere else?
Something
Rotten by
Alan Gratz
Elsinore paper plant
Hamilton’s
mansion
Denmark,
TN
Copenhagen
River
Community Theater
Each setting needs to
include at least one citation
of textual evidence.
Multi-Flow Map (Significant Event)
• Used for determining the causes and effects of
significant events.
• Select a significant event (turning point or
defining moment) from your reading and
examine why it happened and what happened
as a result.
Everyone will do
this map
independently.
Based on your map, what life lesson(s) can the reader learn?
Something Rotten by
Alan Gratz
Cause
Effect
Cite textual evidence
and page number
Cite textual evidence
and page number
Cause
Cite textual evidence
and page number
Cause
Cite textual evidence
and page number
Effect
Significant Event
Cite textual evidence
and page number
Cite textual evidence
and page number
Effect
Cite textual evidence
and page number
Based on your map, what life lesson(s) can the reader learn?
Something Rotten by
Alan Gratz
Socrative Quiz
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