This student-centered hexagonal thinking activity for Google Drive or print asks readers to use critical thinking skills as they make connections between ideas relating to social justice. Hexagonal thinking is a retrieval and connection strategy. The goal is for students to make a generalization about linked ideas. Students are given (or self-generate) several relevant ideas, concepts, feelings, images, terms, etc., make connections, receive quick teacher feedback, and explain why and how.
➡️For differentiation ideas, guidelines for students, sentence stems, and more ideas, read more about hexagonal thinking by visiting this blog post on the Lindsay Ann Learning website.
There is no right or wrong answer in this activity, so long as students are able to justify and explain their connections. You may want to increase the rigor by requiring textual citations to support these connections. You can also have students “re-shuffle” to find a new way of connecting the hexagons.
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Here’s what you’ll receive in this resource:
★ Digital hexagonal thinking slides with a hexagon bank with 66 pre-made hexagons (Slide 1) and blank slides with connecting shapes/lines for a 1st and 2nd round (Slides 2 & 3)
★ Hexagonal thinking cards (63 hexagons) for print use with a page of blank cards so that you or your students can add their own words/ideas. (8 Pages)
★ Gallery walk note sheet (1 Slide, 1 Page)
★ Re-shuffle & reflect worksheet (1 Slide, 1 Page)
★ Hexagonal thinking synthesis worksheet (2 different options; 2 Slides, 2 Pages)
★ Write-it-out journal page (1 Slide, 1 Page)
★ Sentence stems handout (1 Page)
★ Product Links and Teacher Notes + Digital Getting Started Guide (5 Pages) so that you have instructions and tips for using this assignment with students at your fingertips.
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Benefits of digital resources include:
★ High engagement = happy students and happy teacher
★ Student-friendly 1:1 environment
★ Development of college and career readiness skills
★ Fluid integration of ELA skills
★ Productive use of class time that is maximized for student learning
This resource is helpful for:
★ Teachers who teach in a digital learning environment.
★ Teachers who are looking to save time with ready-made resources.
★ Teachers who love to innovate and try new things!
★ Teachers who believe in student-led learning!
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