Timed Pair Share
In pairs, students share with a partner for a predetermined time while the partner listens. Then partners switch roles.
1. The teacher announces a topic, states how long each student will share, and provides think time.
2. In pairs, Partner A shares; Partner B listens.
3. Partner B responds with a positive gambit.
4. Partners switch roles.
Example Gambits:
Thanks for sharing!
You are interesting to listen to!
One thing I learned listening to you was...
I enjoyed listening to you because...
Your most interesting idea was..."
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In pairs, students share with a partner for a predetermined time while the partner listens. Then partners switch roles.
1. The teacher announces a topic, states how long each student will share, and provides think time.
2. In pairs, Partner A shares; Partner B listens.
3. Partner B responds with a positive gambit.
4. Partners switch roles.
Example Gambits:
Thanks for sharing!
You are interesting to listen to!
One thing I learned listening to you was...
I enjoyed listening to you because...
Your most interesting idea was..."
Back to Kagan Structures