Using CSI in the

Classroom

Making Thinking Visible

What is Visible Thinking?Research based approach to INTEGRATING the development of students’ thinking with content across the subject area. Goals:

Grow as dynamic critical thinkersDeepen understanding of academic content

Thinking!By the way, thinking is kind of complicated. We use the word “dispositions” to describe the different types of thinking we push to develop.

CSICSI is just one of many activities that cultivate thinking in the classroom.

Observing and DescribingFinding ComplexityReasoningQuestioning and Investigating

Color, Symbol, Image

Color = represents tone or main idea

Symbol = represents a main idea or theme

Image = shows what stood out to the learner

When do I use it?ReadingListeningObservingReflecting

Lord of the Flies8th grade is reading a challenging novel this quarter! We use CSIs

to demonstrate our comprehensionidentify areas of confusioncompare our reading experiences incite class discussionas an alternative to loose-leaf overload!

Video8th grade works in small groups to discuss how to go about creating a comprehensive CSI.

Bossio Butts InOH greaaat. Ms. Bossio’s here. JK!Video – Bossio interviews Edwin’s group.

Reporting Out & Using as a Form of Assessment

VerbalWrittenCasualTerrifying

Can little kids use this, too?Yes! Here is a CSI a “kindergartner” made on REPTILES!