Natural And Mental Order Worksheet
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Creative Thinking and Natural/Mental Orders Worksheet
Part 1:
Creative Thinking
Construct one metaphor about five different things that describe any aspect of your life, such as someone you know, something you do, some place you have been, or anything else. Refer to Activity 7.1, located in Ch. 7 of Thinking, for examples on how to create metaphors.
Example:
Event /Person/Place: Mother
Metaphor: A mountain in the mist; Strong and everlasting; A blanket of safety and comfort.
Metaphor: Aviation mechanic; Service to my country; Ready aircrafts; Saves lives; Job well done.
Part 2:
Natural/Mental Orders
Create two sets of information using natural/mental orders. Refer to the “Natural/Mental Orders” section in Ch. 8 of Thinking for additional guidance (Topical, Analogical, Chronological, and Causal). Use examples not included in the textbook chapter.
Example:
Type of Organization: Natural Order: Chronological
Example: Seeds grow into plants, flower or fruit, produce more seeds, fall to the ground, take root, and produce another plant
Natural order: A calf is born, it drinks milk, it grows to an adult cow, it reproduces, it eventually dies.
Mental Order: A car breaks down, it can be driven, call a tow truck, take it to the mechanic, and it gets repaired.
Creative Thinking and Natural/Mental Orders Worksheet
Part 1:
Creative Thinking
Construct one metaphor about five different things that describe any aspect of your life, such as someone you know, something you do, some place you have been, or anything else. Refer to Activity 7.1, located in Ch. 7 of Thinking, for examples on how to create metaphors.
Example:
Event /Person/Place: Mother
Metaphor: A mountain in the mist; Strong and everlasting; A blanket of safety and comfort.
Metaphor: Aviation mechanic; Service to my country; Ready aircrafts; Saves lives; Job well done.
Part 2:
Natural/Mental Orders
Create two sets of information using natural/mental orders. Refer to the “Natural/Mental Orders” section in Ch. 8 of Thinking for additional guidance (Topical, Analogical, Chronological, and Causal). Use examples not included in the textbook chapter.
Example:
Type of Organization: Natural Order: Chronological
Example: Seeds grow into plants, flower or fruit, produce more seeds, fall to the ground, take root, and produce another plant
Natural order: A calf is born, it drinks milk, it grows to an adult cow, it reproduces, it eventually dies.
Mental Order: A car breaks down, it can be driven, call a tow truck, take it to the mechanic, and it gets repaired.