Table of contents

3. Graphic Organizers 4. Think Pair Share

5. Visuals 6. Task Cards

7. Talk Moves 8. Literature Circles

9. Flexible Grouping 10. Brain Dump!

11. Rotating Graffiti 12. Manipulatives

Graphic Organizers

When to use: Best used during brainstorming sessions. Provides a visual breakdown of student's thoughts and ideas.

How to use it: Makes a great whole class activity. Models how to brainstorm for your students.

When to use: Great for students to learn how to collaborate with others. Works to build oral communication skills.

How to use it: Pose the class a question. Then, put students in small group or pairs to answer the question.

Think Pair Shair

Incorporating Visuals

When to use: When a lesson requires copious use of academic language.

How to use it: Pair vocabulary with visuals to aid in understanding.

Task Cards

When to use: For students who often forget instructions or need additional support.

How to use it: Provide explicit instructions on the task. Leave no room for confusion.

Talk Moves

When to use: During a guided discussion. Helps with student understanding and pushes the conversation forward.

How to use it: Use when responding to a student during a class discussion.