Resources:Click here to download a copyHow it works:The Review Wheel is a ready made plenary/starter that can be adapted and used at a touch of a button and implemented as a cross curricular approach to suit a variety of subjects. A …
PLTs cards to enable students to develop their literacy skillsA set of cards with all the Personal Learning Thinking Skills on them on each of my tables (double sided so students either side of the table are seeing what the …
Resources: Liquid chalk pens… (Can also be found on eBay/Amazon at a good price) Task:Students writing on windows- or any glass surface!! The pens are easy to wipe off and come in a variety of colours!You can use your windows to …
Students focus on oracy skills as well as literacy skills..Resources:A talking frame is needed to support discussion.(This is a list of key words, sequenced in the order that students could used.)How It Works:The teacher provides the students with a list …
Image by https://twitter.com/Gripweed1 How It Works: To support independent learning, get students to follow the “Three Before Me” rule. If they are stuck, encourage them to use their BRAINS first. (Or a partners Brain?) If this does not work, consult their …
Resources: 3 versions of a paragraph of text. (Each version has more words missing.) How It Works: Share with students a paragraph of text. This can be displayed or read out loud Then display/read out the same paragraph but with key words …
Resources:See image How It Works:Create a glossary of key words for your topic-use the keywords from the students books/your classesThe use of visual clues help support EAL learners.The links to other words will expand vocabulary.Variations:A great revision tool- or can …
Resources:Crime scene props: Masking tape to create an outline of a dead body, murder weapon, Police “do not cross” tape, various other clues – photos, money, wallet etc.How It Works: You need to create a murder scene; As students come in, ask them to …
Resources: How It Works: Use as a starter or plenary to get students to identify what good learning is. This is ideal for when you first teach a class to lay down boundaries and establish clear aims. It will highlight to …
Resources:A Raffle Book- £1 from a Poundshop!How It Works:As students enter the room they are greeted with a pot containing raffle tickets. Students take a raffle ticket and sit down. (They are reminded to keep hold of their ticket and …
Resources:Pieces of paper with a question on one side and the answer on the otherHow It Works:This is a Kagan cooperative learning structure.Students are given a question.They then have to pair up and ask the other student the question thay …
Resources:Rewards – stickers, house points, postcardsHow It Works:Pick a child to be your secret student. Shhhhh! Don’t tell anybody as it remains secret.Establish the success criteria for the lesson with the student. Explain that you will be watching very carefully …
Linked to RAG123 by @Listerkev Resources:Click here for template by https://twitter.com/rondelle10_b How It Works: As a plenary, students have a choice of exit ticket which they have to answer before they can exit the lesson. The questions on the ticket should push the …