4-2-1
- Using a graphic organizer, students independently list FOUR important ideas/facts from what they have learned.
- With a partner or their learning club, they share each idea and then pare it down/synthesize the information to the TWO ideas that capture the essence of the topic.
- As a larger group or class, share and determine the ONE big idea.
SMARTBoard File with Graphic Organizer: Download Four-Two-One
Inner-Outer Circle
- ½ of the group make a circle facing inward
- ½ of the group forms an inner circle facing a partner
- Think of the circles as gears, with the inner circle stationary
- Teacher asks a question allowing the outer person to respond first, the inner person responds next for a total of a minute.
- Inner circle person then rotates to the right 3 people.
SMARTBoard File: Download Inner-Outer Circle
