Aloha
I am a routine that starts with close observation, then asks you to interpret what you saw, and finally encourages you to ask curious questions. Who am I?
🔍 See, Think, Wonder
I ask you to look at something closely, describe what you see, and explain why you think it’s that way. Who am I?
🕵️ Explanation Game
I’m a question that invites you to explain your reasoning by pointing to the evidence or clues you noticed. Who am I?
❓ What Makes You Say That?
I guide you through making a connection, identifying something that challenges you, naming a key concept, and noticing what changed in your thinking. Who am I?
🔗 The 4 C’s
I help you reflect on how your understanding has changed. You begin with your earlier thoughts and finish with what you've now learned. Who am I?
🔄 I Used to Think, Now I Know
I ask you to express an idea using a color, a symbol, and an image to make your thinking visible. Who am I?
🎨 CSI (Color, Symbol, Image)
I let you explore a topic by stepping into someone else’s shoes and expressing their perspective. Who am I?
👥 Circle of Viewpoints
I encourage you to observe carefully, form hypotheses, and explore ideas using evidence—just like a researcher would. Who am I?
🧪 Think Like a Scientist
I help structure your thinking: you make a statement, back it up with evidence, and ask a thoughtful question to go further. Who am I?
💬 Claim, Support, Question
I highlight opposing sides of an issue. You look at both perspectives and explore the tensions between them. Who am I?
⚖️ Tug of War
I get you moving to show your opinion—strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree—based on a statement or idea. Who am I?
🧭 Four Corners
I help you think through a new idea by exploring what excites you, what worries you, what you need to know, and what direction you’d suggest. Who am I?
🧭 Compass Point
I’m a silent discussion where you share your thoughts in writing and respond to others—without speaking a word. Who am I?
✍️ Chalk Talk