Bridge Map
Seeing Analogies
JOHN F. KENNEDY
KING ARTHUR
Using Thinking Maps
Bridge Maps
Bridge Maps are effective for displaying the specific similarities between two seemingly unrelated ideas. Showing connections using metaphors and analogies can be done using Bridge Maps.
Below are examples showing how seemingly unrelated ideas, say a U.S. President and a mythical British King, or a raven and death, can be easily compared.
Freshmen Honors students are assigned to create a Bridge Map that describes the symbolism of Captain Keller & James’ Vicksburg discussion from The Miracle Worker (CLICK HERE for assignment information.)
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Relating Factor:
Appeared concerned with the people they governed; evoked wisdom, hope, virtue, and noble causes
UNITED STATES
CAMELOT
ATHENA
OBI-WAN KENOBI
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Relating Factor:
The character below is guided, mentored, and protected—in limited means—by the other
ODYSSEUS
LUKE SKYWALKER
ANNIE SULLIVAN
GENERAL GRANT
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Relating Factor:
Leaders who are unconventional “messy”
in pursuit of goals, but “win” nonetheless.
TEACHING HELEN KELLER
WINNING VICKSBURG