5 Minute Talk / Write
Outcomes Met: Grade 5 Science 5-4-08, Grade 5 Math 5.N.2.
5 Minute Talk / Write can be used in every subject area. This strategy is similar to Talking Circles where students gather into small groups and they spend 5 minutes talking together as a group, or writing individually about the topic that is given to them. They talk or write about everything they know about the topic they have been given. For example in a math class you could have students, in small groups, either discuss or write out everything they know about using estimation in solving problems. 1. Form Students into small groups (4-6, depending on how big your classroom is). 2. Have a topic posted on the board. Ex. Estimation in Problem Solving 3. Give students exactly 5 minutes to talk about or write down everything they know about this topic (have a timer going like an egg timer, or a timer on the smart board). 4. Once students are finished, come back together as a class and discuss the findings. |