I Used to Think..., But Now I think...

By Niko Lewman

Last updated almost 7 years ago

2 Questions

Note from the author:

I Used to Think..., But Now I think...
A visual thinking routine for reflecting on how and why our thinking has changed

Application: When and Where can it be used?
This routine can be used whenever students’ initial thoughts, opinions, or beliefs are likely to have changed as a result of instruction or experience. For instance, after reading new
information, watching a film, listening to a speaker, experiencing something new, having a class discussion, at the end of a unit of study, and so on. 

Have students share their responses!

 When we began this study of ________, you all had some initial ideas about it and what it was all about. In just a few sentences, I want to write what it is that you used to think about ____________.  Take a minute to think back and then write down your response to :

I used to think...

 Now, I want you to think about how your ideas about __________ have changed as a result of what we’ve been studying/doing/discussing. Again in just a few sentences write down what you now think about ___________. Start your sentences with, 

I Used to Think..., But Now I think...

I Used to Think..., But Now I think...

I used to think...

But now, I think