Marzano's Nine Strategies

Non-linguistic representations

One of the Nine Strategies of Marzano's is Non-linguistic representations.  Researchers say that with this strategy..

"Students should create graphic representations, models, mental pictures, drawings, pictographs, and participate in kinesthetic (hands-on) activities in order to assimilate knowledge." 

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In the classroom this could look like:

• Visual tools and manipulatives
• Problem-solution organizers
• Diagrams
• Concept maps
• Drawings, charts, thinking maps, etc.
• Act out content

I chose to talk about this strategy because I think it'll be most useful with my lesson plan I am creating. The lesson I chose was a science lesson for 5th grade, learning about the water cycle. This strategy would be most beneficial because it's always easier to explain things when you have a picture of diagram. After looking at several examples of the water cycle, the students would create their own diagram and even do hands on activities with it. I remember when I was in school learning about this, I enjoyed being able to put water in a zip lock bag and hanging it in the window. Over a few days, you would see the water level go down, and the condensation on the lining of the bag. Like I said in my last post, VISUALS ARE IMPORTANT!! :)