Deeper Look

Deeper Look is a thinking tool designed to encourage deeper thinking skills about common/ abstract topics, to introduce new concepts or to recap previous learning material. Suitable for learners of all ages.

This template can be used in groups or on an individual basis, students are presented with a blank grid showing the four headings of: Synonyms, Phrases, Connections and Examples. The topic word is placed in the centre square and students take some time to think about, and record, what the topic means to them. Discussion of the ideas gathered from the deeper look can be explored and extended.

Adaptable Resource - I used this recently and replaced the synonyms heading with common language; students were able to collectively identify the common language of algebra and had the chance to clarify their understanding of key terms.