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This discussion technique gives students the opportunity to respond to questions in written form before engaging in meaningful conversation with other students. Asking students to write and discuss ideas with a partner before sharing with the larger group builds confidence, encourages greater participation, and results in more thoughtful discussions.
Have students write a response to a prompt or a question. PreK-K students can draw their thinking.
2. PairTell students to pair up and share their responses.
3. ShareReconvene the class and ask pairs to report back on their conversations.
Use Think-Pair-Share at any point in the lesson to structure meaningful conversation:
To work on students’ listening skills, tell them that they can only share their partner’s viewpoint during “Share.”
Think-Pair-SquareAfter “Pair,” have partners “Square” with another pair to discuss their ideas, making a group of 4.
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