Concept CirclesThis is a categorization strategy for students to study words or concepts critically and relate them to one another. With a concept circle, students identify common attributes that exist among several terms. Use this as a pre-reading activity to introduce new vocabulary.
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How do I use it?
1. Choose common attributes or relationships among several terms.
2. Draw a circle divided into 3-6 equal sections, and write a term (word or phrase) into each section.
3. Have students identify the common attributes or name the relationship that exists among the terms in all sections of the circle.
2. Draw a circle divided into 3-6 equal sections, and write a term (word or phrase) into each section.
3. Have students identify the common attributes or name the relationship that exists among the terms in all sections of the circle.