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Zoom In
Objectives:
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Look closely, describe infer and wonder
ZOOM IN
Look closely at the small bit of image that is
revealed:
Purpose:
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This thinking routine causes learners to
deal with limited information and it
enables them to see that it is helpful to be
open-minded and flexible.
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This routine causes learners to act as
detectives and build up meaning,
individually and as a group.
What do you see or notice?
What is your hypothesis or interpretation of
what this might be, based on what you are
seeing?
Reveal more of the image:
• What new things do you see?
• How does this change your interpretation?
Has the new information answered any of
your wonders or changed your previous
ideas?
Repeat the reveal and questioning process until the
whole image has been revealed:
• What lingering questions remain for you
about this image?
Tips:
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Use consistently and in combination with S/T/W and What make you say that routine
With youngsters make it simple, allow for children to point, and use their multiple languages to
predict what will appear.
Choose what to reveal and why.
Model first.
Habits of mind: Describe, synthesize, wonder, predict, conclude, reason with evidence, take risk,
connect, and reflect.