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By mapping linguistic cues like \"classify,\" \"sequence,\" or \"compare,\" learners can effectively select the appropriate structural tool to organize information, enhance cognitive processing, and improve analytical clarity. 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These will alert you as to which Thinking Map to use to take notes and organize your ideas.  \n\n| Thinking Process | Key Words | Thinking Map |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Defining in Context\u003Cbr>How are you defining this thing or idea? | Define Brainstorm Discuss Identify\u003Cbr>Tell everything you know | Circle Map\u003Cbr>|\n| Describing Qualities\u003Cbr>How would you describe this? 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What might happen next? | If…then Predict Motives Consequences Impact of | Multi-Flow Map\u003Cbr>|\n| Seeing Analogies\u003Cbr>What is the analogy being used? 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