I love the Kagan strategy of naming who goes first too. Often, figuring out who is closer to the door or who has the longest last name or whatever serves as a little warm-up discussion before they get to the real question:)
I absolutely cannot thank you enough for this. Your posts and insights just get better and better, that this one is so spot on. I know how much work it is to put this out there, but it's sooooooo appreciated and needed.
What’s great about these strategies is that they can be differentiated to any grade level. I’m definitely trying out a few of these with my fifth graders next week. Thanks for sharing!
I love the Kagan strategy of naming who goes first too. Often, figuring out who is closer to the door or who has the longest last name or whatever serves as a little warm-up discussion before they get to the real question:)
My favorite joke is to say "person with most gum on the bottom of your desk" (just to see how many look, haha!)
Oh, I’m stealing that one tomorrow!
Ha!
I absolutely cannot thank you enough for this. Your posts and insights just get better and better, that this one is so spot on. I know how much work it is to put this out there, but it's sooooooo appreciated and needed.
Such a kind note! sincerely appreciate this :)
I tried the Kagan strategy after reading this and it helped! Plus giving each student twenty to thirty seconds to speak for the pair share.
What’s great about these strategies is that they can be differentiated to any grade level. I’m definitely trying out a few of these with my fifth graders next week. Thanks for sharing!