Creating a Thematic Unit

Creating a Thematic UnitThe Coconut Thematic Unit

IntroductoriesSQ – Spiritual (Intrapersonal) QuotientKQ – Kinesthetic QuotientEQ – Social - Emotional QuotientIQ – Intellectual Quotient

Question and AnswerWhat subjects could you imagine a 3-4 week

unit of study to be based on?Look for connections to curriculumExplore the idea using the big 4

Talking at LengthEach person should take a minute to express

themselves clearly in the group. Explain which of the 4 types of intelligence you feel most comfortable with, and give some examples of how this reflects who you are.

Others should listen, and only respond after giving the person a minute or two to speak. Ensure all in your group can have a say before the time is up.

Teacher’s PresentationThe main content deliveryTaught the day before content is used by

students in classConnected to the whole unit, but also

discreteHW questions are used as a way to motivate

conversation at home about school

Main WorkNow… plan out the first day of a unit using

the TL frameworkWork in groups, or work as an individualUse planning documents to complete this