Whenever we think, we think for a purpose within a point of view based on assumptions leading to implications and consequences. We use concepts, ideas and theories to interprete data, facts, experiences in order to answer questions, solve problems, and resove issues. 

Thinking, then:

1. generate purposes

2. raises questions

3. uses information

4. utilizes concepts

5. makes inferences

6. makes assumptions

7. generates implications

8. embodies a point of view

Your are supposed to understand and memorize the elements of thought.

Q8: Please fill in the blanks. 

      Whenever we think, we think for ______ within ______ based on ______ leading to ______. We use ______ to interprete ______ in order to answer ______, solve problems, and resove issues. 

• A mind with no question is a mind that is not intellectually alive. 

• Because we cannot be skilled at thinking unless we are skilled at questioning, we strive for a state of mind in which essential, rather than superficial, questions become second nature. Essential questions are the keys to productive thinking, deep thinking, and effective thinking.

• Sucess in thinking depends, first of all, on our ability to identify the components of thinking by asking essential questions foucsed on those components.

INSTRUCTION：

• 建议打印，课内课外（分析情感、分析问题、分析文章或书籍的逻辑等）可时常参考。