Instructional Strategies with Thinking Maps

Janie MacIntyre 2008

Instructional Strategy 5
Vocabulary Development
Content vocabulary from any discipline can be used with the following Bridge Map strategy. Marzanos Academic Vocabulary Lists Key Terms from EOGs and EOCs

According to Marzano, one of the best retention strategies for helping students retain unfamiliar vocabulary words is the use of an illustration; therefore, allow students the opportunity to add an illustration to the Bridge Map.

is defined as ___________
(Relating Factor)

descend
decline

composed
as

transformed
changed

proportional
similar

_________ as _________
formed by

__________ as _________
altered
modified

diminish
drop

be made of
contains

related
somewhat alike

According to Marzano, one of the best retention strategies for helping students retain unfamiliar vocabulary words is the use of an illustration; therefore, allow students the opportunity to add an illustration to the Bridge Map.

is defined as ___________
(Relating Factor)

descend
decline

composed
as

transformed
changed

proportional
similar

_________ as _________
formed by

__________ as _________
altered
modified

diminish
drop

be made of
contains

related
somewhat alike

After modeling
have participants (and then students) create their own bridge maps of recurring vocabulary concepts that are included in EOG questions and directions may not be fully understood, are confusing, are critical to content awareness, or historically cause difficulties. Can be included within word walls Students can develop an on-going vocabulary of key terms for personal growth.