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THINK – PUZZLE – EXPLORE
Consider the subject or topic just presented:
Purpose:
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What do you think you know about this
THINK-PUZZLE-EXPLORE is a routine
that encourages learners to connect to their
prior knowledge, to be curious, and pl an for
independent or group inquiry.
topic?
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What questions or puzzles do you have
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Teachers can get an idea of learners’
understanding of a topic and can develop the
setting for deeper inquiry.
about this topic?
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How might you explore the puzzles we
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The routine can also be used at the
conclusion of a unit as a reflective tool.
have around this topic?
Tips:
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Use a web to gather information
Model the routine
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Habits of mind: Wonder, connect, reason with evidence, consider perspectives.