This presentation is based on the work of Robert Marzano. This presentation is a visual representation of Chapter 2, Identifying Similarities and Differences from the book, Classroom Instruction That Works by Robert J. Marzano & Debra J. Pickering.
4. 4 Thinking Process Tasks
… of how items, events, processes,
words, things or concepts are similar
and different.
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7. at a Deeper Level….
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8. For High Yield Results!
That when used, this strategy can yield a 45
percentile point increase in student
achievement! Research proves it works!
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9. Bridging
Known to New
Comparing Classifying Creating Creating
Metaphors Analogies
…is identifying …is identifying ...is identifying a …is identifying
and articulating characteristics pattern in one and analyzing
S & D between and grouping topic, then relationships
or among items like items. finding a between ideas.
or ideas. different topic
that has the
same pattern.
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10. Essential to the Tasks
Students must understand:
• Characteristic
• Property
• Feature
• Attribute
• Trait
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11. Marzano’s
Recommendations
• give students a model for the process
• use familiar content to teach the steps
• give students graphic organizers
• both teacher directed guidance &
• student centered opportunities
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34. Comparing
when Reading & Writing
Compare Contrast
Words Words
Same Different
Both But
Alike On the other
hand
Similar Instead of
Compare to In contrast to
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35. Your Turn!
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45. Your Turn!
• Sorting Game: Guess My Rule!
? ?
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46. Creating Metaphors
• Recognizing metaphors requires
identifying a pattern in one topic,
then finding a different topic that
has the same pattern.
• “Graphic organizers are not as
common with metaphors and
analogies.”
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49. Analogies to
Teach Vocabulary
+ are
to
Mr. Argent Ms. Lavery Lake Myra
Relationship: Both are important leaders of their people.
are
to
A king & queeen Their Kingdom
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