A Plus-Minus-Interesting Chart With Many Uses

Are you looking for a way to get your students talking about something they just learned or experienced? You’re in luck! Use this plus-minus-interesting chart with your class to categorize the positive, negative, and interesting points related to a particular topic or idea. 

This resource includes: 

• Freeform PMI chart
• Lined PMI chart
• Digital freeform PMI chart
• Digital lined PMI chart

This plus-minus-interesting chart is useful during classroom or small group discussions and could be used as an independent practice reflection piece as well. 

Using a Plus Minus Interesting Chart

You may be wondering: “How do I use this Plus Minus Interesting Chart?” The PMI technique is used to find the positive, negative, and interesting points about an issue before forming an opinion. This technique helps students to gather many points of view, enabling them to make a more balanced decision.

The steps for the PMI Technique include:

• Documenting the positive points of a particular situation, topic, or idea
• Documenting the negative points of a particular situation, topic, or idea
• Documenting the interesting points of a particular situation, topic, or idea
• Making a balanced decision

Our plus-minus-interesting chart can be printed or used digitally, so you have many options for its use!

Download This PMI Graphic Organizer 

This PMI graphic organizer is available in PDF and editable Google Slides format, so you can use it as a paper-and-pencil or digital activity. Use the drop-down menu on the download button to choose which works best for your classroom. 

This resource was created by Samantha Rose, a teacher in Florida and a Teach Starter collaborator.

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