Brace Map

A Brace Map is a Thinking Map that helps students understand the relationship between a whole and its parts.   This type of map can be challenging for the students to create independently,  so I decided their first attempt should be something they are familiar with...scarecrows.  I was so proud at how well they turned out. This activity helped them understand the concept of Brace Maps and how it can be used to better organize their thinking when writing.