Thoughtbook Resources
“If people cannot write well, they cannot think well, and if they cannot think well, others will do their thinking for them.”
--George Orwell
--George Orwell
Setting up a Thought BookFrom binding your own books to organizing, these resources help you find various options on what to include and where to begin.
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Recording EverythingLearning to observe and wonder, but then record thoroughly is one of the most essential habits to cultivate for any effective Thoughtbook user.
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Analyzing Texts & DataFollowing from the ability to observe and record, these resources are designed to help learners scrutinize and look closer to deepen understanding of information.
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Making it Your OwnFinding the joy in writing, and specifically recording thoughts (through poetry, collages, sketching, etc.), helps deepen appreciation, value, and relevance for all types of writing.
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Generating & Developing IdeasGenerating ideas, especially in writing, is considered the most important college bound skill one can acquire--twice as important as the ability to analyze texts.
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Planning, Connecting, & OrganizingOnce information has been gathered, analyzed, and evaluated students must learn to plan and organize that information for use. Turning consumers into producers.
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ExpressionSelf expression in writing is one of the most powerful tools in creating a writing culture. Here are plenty of ideas to help students become more mindful, see relevance in writing, learn coping mechanisms, and many other skills.
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SynthesizingLearning to put disparate pieces together into something unique and valuable is an essential skill for all creatives and comes as a result of making connections between previously conceived ideas. See how to foster a culture of creativity.
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Academic WritingLearning to craft a piece of writing like a chef cooks a revolutionary meal is developed upon a solid foundation of technique and experimentation carefully balancing the art and science. Like composing beautiful music, students learn to craft beautiful writing.
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