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  • Teacher Toolbox
    • Thinking Routines
    • Comprehension Strategies
    • Metacognition Strategies
    • Discourse Strategies
    • Formative Assessments Strategies
  • Professional Resources
    • Common Core
    • Cultures of Thinking
    • Life-Long Learners
    • Reading & Vocabulary
    • Standards Based Grading
    • Writing
  • Our Journey
    • Hart Middle School
    • Reuther Middle School
    • Rochester High School
    • Van Hoosen Middle School
    • West Middle School
  • Creative Ideas
  • Conferences
    • Moving Learning Forward 2015 Conference
    • Moving Learning Forward 2014 Conference

Compass Points

A routine for examining personal reactions to an idea or plan.                                                                                     
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Description: 
Compass Points enables groups of learners to consider ideas and propositions from four different angles to prevent personal reaction or quick judgment. This routine works best when there are dilemmas or differing opinions.

How to use the Strategy:

Refer to pages 93-100 in the book Making Thinking Visible: How to Promote Engagement, Understanding, and Independence for All Learners.

Access online instructions here at Harvard Project Zero.


Resources
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Compass Points Poster.pdf
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Compass Points Routine .pdf
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Compass Points Posters.pdf
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Compass Points Template.docx
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Compass Points with Arrows.pdf
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compass_points_worksheet.pdf
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