Procedure

1. At the beginning of a unit, create a class chart on poster paper with three columns. Label these columns "Term," "Information," and "Picture." Optionally, you may choose to create this chart digitally (for instance, through Padlet or Google Sheets). You may also choose to have students fill out their own individual TIP charts.

2. As students encounter new vocabulary throughout the unit, have them add each new vocabulary word to the "Term" column.

3. Invite the class to collaboratively create a concise definition and visual representation for each new word.

4. Have a student write the agreed-upon definition and any other important details in the "Information" column.

5. Have students draw the agreed-upon picture or symbol in the "Picture" column to help them understand and remember the new vocabulary word.