Four-Fold Concept Development Strategy Map Template printable pdf download

Four-Fold Concept Development Strategy Map Template

Four-Fold Concept Development Strategy

List

Rank

Term/Concept

Compare

Illustrate

_______________________ is like _______________________,

because both:

1. ________________________

2. ________________________

________________________

Purposes:

 This cooperative group activity allows learners to make an abstract concept more concrete. The process allows learners to

understand and explain their thinking with peers.

Materials:

 Large white poster paper

 Markers

Instructions:

1. Fold or draw to create the layout above on your poster paper. Write the term/concept in the center box.

2. List: Write definitions, phrases, vocabulary, synonyms, etc. to describe the term/concept written in the center box.

3. Rank: Decide which three items on your list best describe the term/concept. Rank the three items and write them in the Rank section.

4. Compare: Create an analogy that compares the term/concept to a tangible or concrete object and record the information in the

Compare section.

5. Illustrate: Draw and label a picture of the term/concept in relation to the comparison made.

Four-Fold Concept Development Strategy Map Template