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Teacher asks a question/gives a problem and provides think time. Partners interact using: pair discussion, RallyRobin, Timed Pair Share. 1. Teams each have a set. 2. Teacher selects one student on each team to be the Showdown Captain for the first round. 3. The Showdown Captain draws the top card, reads the question, and provides think time. 4.
Each team receives a set of question cards: •Student 1 holds question cards in a fan and says, “Pick a card, any card!” •Student 2 picks a card, reads the question aloud and allows 5 seconds of “think time”. •Student 3 answers the question. •Student 4 paraphrases [says in own
Cooperative structures provide directions for student interaction. Once students have learned the procedure for a particular structure, the teacher can give interactive directions quickly just by naming the structure. The following structures are applicable for asking questions.
Setup: Teacher prepares a worksheet or problems, or questions for students. 1. Students mix in the class, keeping a hand raised until they find a partner that is not a teammate. 2. In pairs, A asks B a question/problem, B responds. A records answer on answer sheet, expresses appreciation. 3. B checks and initials. 4. B ask A a question/problem.
“Which Kagan Structures should I learn and use first?”, and “Where do I begin?” In response to these questions and, "Necessity", as the saying goes, "being the mother of invention" Rob and I got to talking about how best to serve these colleagues.
Three Step Interview: This is a simple concept development structure. It works best in groups of four but can be adapted for larger groups. First, in the groups, participants pair up. One interviews the other with a question like, "What did you find most interesting about the field trip yesterday"? Then they reverse roles.
