Description
Using Hexagonal Thinking to Analyze the novel.
Objective:
Pre-Made Hegagons (Images, Symbols and quotes from book)
45 Blanks for students to add to!
-Students will use hexagonal thinking to make connections, discuss in groups, and analyze a novel by identifying key elements, creating hexagons, arranging them, making connections, reflecting on those connections, revising and refining their analysis, and synthesizing their insights into written reflections.
Materials Needed:
- Copies of the novel for each student or group
- Poster paper
- Markers or digital drawing tools
- Checklist for students
Procedure:
- Introduction
- Introduce the concept of hexagonal thinking as a tool for analyzing a novel. Explain that hexagonal thinking involves representing key elements as hexagons and making connections between them to deepen understanding.
- Provide an overview of the key steps in using hexagonal thinking: identifying key elements, creating hexagons, arranging them, making connections, reflecting on those connections, revising and refining analysis, and synthesizing insights.
Identify Key Elements
- Have students work individually or in groups to determine the key elements of the novel they will explore, such as characters, themes, settings, and symbols.
Add Hexagons - Students create more to personalize
- Arrange Hexagons
- Have students place the hexagons on a flat surface, such as a table or digital canvas, allowing for easy rearrangement as they make connections.
- Arrange Hexagons
Make Connections
Instruct students to draw lines or use arrows to connect related elements, indicating relationships, similarities, or contrasts between them.
Reflect on Connections
- Prompt students to reflect on the connections they've made and discuss their significance with their group members. Encourage them to consider how the connections deepen their understanding of the novel.
Revise and Refine
Encourage students to revise the arrangement of hexagons and connections based on insights gained through discussion and analysis.
Synthesize Insights
Guide students in synthesizing their insights into written reflections, discussions, or presentations. Encourage them to articulate their findings and analyze the significance of their connections.
Conclusion
- Wrap up the lesson by facilitating a brief discussion on what students have learned through the hexagonal thinking activity. Encourage them to share any new insights or discoveries they made about the novel.
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Description
Using Hexagonal Thinking to Analyze the novel.
Objective:
Pre-Made Hegagons (Images, Symbols and quotes from book)
45 Blanks for students to add to!
-Students will use hexagonal thinking to make connections, discuss in groups, and analyze a novel by identifying key elements, creating hexagons, arranging them, making connections, reflecting on those connections, revising and refining their analysis, and synthesizing their insights into written reflections.
Materials Needed:
- Copies of the novel for each student or group
- Poster paper
- Markers or digital drawing tools
- Checklist for students
Procedure:
- Introduction
- Introduce the concept of hexagonal thinking as a tool for analyzing a novel. Explain that hexagonal thinking involves representing key elements as hexagons and making connections between them to deepen understanding.
- Provide an overview of the key steps in using hexagonal thinking: identifying key elements, creating hexagons, arranging them, making connections, reflecting on those connections, revising and refining analysis, and synthesizing insights.
Identify Key Elements
- Have students work individually or in groups to determine the key elements of the novel they will explore, such as characters, themes, settings, and symbols.
Add Hexagons - Students create more to personalize
- Arrange Hexagons
- Have students place the hexagons on a flat surface, such as a table or digital canvas, allowing for easy rearrangement as they make connections.
- Arrange Hexagons
Make Connections
Instruct students to draw lines or use arrows to connect related elements, indicating relationships, similarities, or contrasts between them.
Reflect on Connections
- Prompt students to reflect on the connections they've made and discuss their significance with their group members. Encourage them to consider how the connections deepen their understanding of the novel.
Revise and Refine
Encourage students to revise the arrangement of hexagons and connections based on insights gained through discussion and analysis.
Synthesize Insights
Guide students in synthesizing their insights into written reflections, discussions, or presentations. Encourage them to articulate their findings and analyze the significance of their connections.
Conclusion
- Wrap up the lesson by facilitating a brief discussion on what students have learned through the hexagonal thinking activity. Encourage them to share any new insights or discoveries they made about the novel.
