Mix Pair Share
The class "mixes" until the teacher calls, "pair." Students find a new partner to discuss or answer the teacher's questions.
Setup: Teacher prepares questions to ask students.
Hint: For oral lists (name animals that live in the rain forest), use Rally Robin. For longer in-depth responses (how do you think we can save the rain forest?) use Time Pair Share.
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The class "mixes" until the teacher calls, "pair." Students find a new partner to discuss or answer the teacher's questions.
Setup: Teacher prepares questions to ask students.
- Students mix around the room. (silently) use music
- Teacher calls "Pair." no music.
- Students pair up and move away with the person closest to them and give a high five. Students who haven't found a partner raise their hands to find each other. (this is a class job)
- Teacher asks a question and gives think time. 3-5 sec.
- Students share with their partners using:
- Timed Pair Share
- Rally Robin
Hint: For oral lists (name animals that live in the rain forest), use Rally Robin. For longer in-depth responses (how do you think we can save the rain forest?) use Time Pair Share.
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