Creative Thinking and Natural/mental Orders Worksheet

Creative Thinking and Natural/Mental Orders Worksheet

Part 1:

Creative Thinking

Construct as many metaphors as you can 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.

Answer Here

1. Mother- Nerves of steel, Heart of wax, Eyes in back of head, Poor but rich at heart

2. Father- Iron stomach, Ears like wind, Dysfunctional but caring, Like weeds-no deep roots, Outfielder- not active but plays important part

3. Sister- Missing in action, Dark side like the moon, Fertile like a flower

4. Son-My role model, Life saver, Pride and Joy

5. Nurse- Tunnel vision, Gatorade without the sugar, Pudding with supper

Part 2:

Natural/Mental Orders

Organize two sets of information using natural and mental orders. Refer to the "Natural/Mental Orders" section in Ch. 8 of Thinking for additional guidance.

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

Answer Here 1. Natural Order: Mental

In learning about and working with mental models, my favorite mental model would have to be the learning tree. The powerful image of a solid tree truck which represents the foundation of learning and the branches that represent the links to the vast amounts of knowledge that individual can learn throughout their lives. The leaves of the tree also provide a powerful mental model for me as well. The leaves grow and flourish in the spring bursting with the incredible amounts of knowledge obtained in the fall and winter months. This image motivates and strengthens my desire for continued learning and growth.

Answer Here 2. Casual Order

When talking to relatives I often compare unconsciousness to being under water - the person may be close to the surface, with some awareness but unable to interact, or deep and dark. I also tell them about two