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This lesson plan introduces 8th grade students to the Synectics model of creative thinking. The plan has students brainstorm ideas in response to prompts by making connections between unrelated concepts. Students will then share their ideas and select the most promising ones. To evaluate the lesson, students will write a paragraph using the Synectics approach in response to the prompt "What It's Like to be a Ball", and reflect on their experience using Synectics. The goal is for students to exercise innovative thinking and embrace unconventional ideas.

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Synectic LP Finalized

This lesson plan introduces 8th grade students to the Synectics model of creative thinking. The plan has students brainstorm ideas in response to prompts by making connections between unrelated concepts. Students will then share their ideas and select the most promising ones. To evaluate the lesson, students will write a paragraph using the Synectics approach in response to the prompt "What It's Like to be a Ball", and reflect on their experience using Synectics. The goal is for students to exercise innovative thinking and embrace unconventional ideas.

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Synectic Model Lesson Plan- 8th Grade ELAR

Lesson Title: Exploring Creativity through Synectics

Targeted Grade Level: 8th Grade

Academic Subject: ELAR

Lesson Goals:

Students will exercise their innovative and imaginary thinking through Synectic’s by
writing a small paragraph after being given a prompt.

Lesson Objectives:
TEKS
ELA 8.b.6.F The students are expected to respond using newly acquired vocabulary
as appropriate.

Materials/Resources Needed:

 Whiteboard or chart paper


 Markers or colored pens
 Index cards or sticky notes
 Various objects or images (optional)
 Writing paper and pencils

Lesson Components:

 Introduction (5 minutes):
   - Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever faced challenges when trying
to come up with new ideas or solutions to problems.
   - Explain that today they will be using a method called Synectics to explore creativity
and generate unique ideas.
 Explaining Synectics (5 minutes):
   - Provide a brief overview of the Synectics approach, explaining that it involves making
connections between unrelated ideas, objects, or concepts to generate new insights.
   - Emphasize that Synectics encourages thinking outside the box and embracing
unconventional ideas.
 Setting the Stage (10 minutes):
   - Present a problem, scenario, or topic that requires creative thinking. For example,

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you could use a writing prompt, a real-world problem, or a concept from a literary text.
   - Write the problem or topic on the whiteboard or chart paper for all students to see.
 Idea Generation (15 minutes):
   - Demonstrate the Synectics process by selecting a random object or image and
making a connection to the problem or topic.
   - Encourage students to think freely and creatively as they brainstorm ideas.
   - Provide each student with index cards or sticky notes and instruct them to write down
as many unconventional ideas as they can within a given time frame.
   - Remind students that there are no right or wrong answers during this process and
that all ideas are welcome.
 Sharing and Discussion (10 minutes):
   - Ask students to share their generated ideas with the class, one idea at a time.
   - Encourage students to explain the connections they made and the reasoning behind
their ideas.
   - Facilitate a class discussion to explore the diversity of ideas and encourage students
to build upon each other's suggestions.
 Refining and Selecting Ideas (10 minutes):
   - Guide students in reviewing the ideas shared and selecting the most promising or
intriguing ones.
   - Discuss the merits of each idea, considering factors such as creativity, feasibility, and
relevance to the problem or topic.

Evaluation:

 Application and Reflection (10 minutes):


   - Present to students the prompt “What It’s Like to be a Ball”. Instruct students to write
a small paragraph using the Synectic model.
   - Encourage students to think innovatively and creatively as they write their paragraph.
   - Provide time for students to write a short reflection on their experience with
Synectics, including any insights gained or challenges faced.
 Closing (5 minutes):
   - Conclude the lesson by summarizing the key concepts covered in the Synectics
approach.
   - Encourage students to continue exploring creative thinking and making unique
connections in their future endeavors.

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