Module 4 Thinking routine

TITLE OF THE THINKING ROUTINE: 3-2-1 Bridge A routine for activating prior knowledge and making connections

EXPLANATION: This routine asks students to uncover their initial thoughts, ideas, questions and understandings about a topic and then to connect these to new thinking about the topic after they have received some instruction. Whenever new information is gained, bridges can be built between new ideas and prior understanding.  The focus is on understanding and connecting one’s thinking, rather than pushing it toward a specific outcome.

RESOURCES: -Glogster to do do a whole class 3,2,1 bridge. -Video http://ebiblemovies.com/watch/the-prince-of-egypt-moses/online-free/ -Annex 1: what do we know about Gods?

HOW ARE YOU GOING TO USE IT? This routine can be introduced by having students do an initial 3, 2, 1 individually on paper. The topic is going to be Ancient Egypt; then students would write down 3 thoughts, 2 questions, and 1 analogy. During each lesson they will do different activities, watch a video, read a text about Egyptians Gods, discover how they used to count and write, etc. After each topic has been discovered students complete another 3,2,1.  Students then share their initial and new thinking, explaining to their partners how and why their thinking shifted.  Make it clear to students that their initial thinking is not right or wrong, it is just a starting point.