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Analogy Graphic Organizer

What is Analogy?

[uh-nal-uh-jee]

–noun, plural -gies.

1.a similarity between like features of two things, on which a comparison may be based: the analogy between the heart and a pump.

(www.dictionary.com)

http://www.visuwords.com/?word=analogy

What is a

Graphic Organzer?

How do we use this in the classroom?

  • *"An analogy is created for the purpose of giving conceptual clarity."

  • *"An analogy is a practical device used to help the reader's thought process, and is therefore usually chosen for its close similarity to the subject."

  • *"It can also be used to ASSESS comprehension of academic text.Use these learning tools to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your students' thought process."

  • *"A graphic organizer is an instructional tool used to illustrate a student or class's prior knowledge about a topic or section of text."

  • * Analogy Graphic Organizers' can be used to promote & BUILD COMPREHENSION SKILLS.

Activity Time!!

1.Get into groups by sticky note color.

2.Go to the Analogy poster that has the same color sticky note

3.Read through your academic topics as a group. (skim if necessary)

4.As a group, complete the Graphic Analogy Poster

5.You have about 7 minutes

6.Report your comparisons

7.Reflect on the process

OK, take a minute

write down:

2 things you liked about this presentation,

2 things you learned,

& 2 areas we can improve...

ACTIVITY TIME

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