English Language Arts6-8
Hexagonal Thinking Graphic Organizer
By Brittany J.
This 1-page graphic organizer helps 8th graders engage in hexagonal thinking, a strategy that supports critical thinking and making connections between ideas. It's designed to be used as a flexible tool for discussion or individual reflection.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this organizer as a whole-class activity or in small groups to explore a text or concept.
- Discussion question: How can you connect these ideas in a way that reveals a new understanding?
- For struggling readers, provide sentence starters or a word bank to help them articulate their connections.
- Advanced learners can be challenged to create multiple hexagonal pathways or to justify their connections with textual evidence.
- Estimated time: 30-45 minutes.
English Language Arts6-8
Hexagonal Thinking Graphic Organizer
By Brittany J.
This 1-page graphic organizer helps 8th graders engage in hexagonal thinking, a strategy that supports critical thinking and making connections between ideas. It's designed to be used as a flexible tool for discussion or individual reflection.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this organizer as a whole-class activity or in small groups to explore a text or concept.
- Discussion question: How can you connect these ideas in a way that reveals a new understanding?
- For struggling readers, provide sentence starters or a word bank to help them articulate their connections.
- Advanced learners can be challenged to create multiple hexagonal pathways or to justify their connections with textual evidence.
- Estimated time: 30-45 minutes.