One, Two, Three

Can be used either as a starter or a plenary task.

Students are given a sheet to complete firstly on their own, then with a partner and then joining up with another pair

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What? Why? How?

A starter or plenary task.

Students are given a scenario. They have to suggest a solution, explain why they feel their solution is the most appropriate and finally explain how to implement their solution.

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10 Questions

A volunteer (either a student or class teacher) is given a slip of paper so they know 'what they are'.

The rest of the class can ask up to a maximum of 10 questions to guess what they are. The volunteer can only answer 'yes' or 'no'

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30 Seconds

Students are shown a number of terms for exactly 30 seconds. They need to memorise as many as possible. After 30 seconds, the terms are hidden and they need to write down as many terms as they can remember along with at least one fact about that term.

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3-2-1

Display this on the whiteboard as students are walking through the door. They can work individually or in pairs to come up with the answers.

Good for differentiation as all students should be able to get at least one of the six points.

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Give me 10

Students work in pairs to come up with ten words related to this project before joining up with another pair to expand their list.

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Lucky dip questions

Every student is given a number at the start of the activity. This is used to help pick who will ask and answer questions about what has been learned during the lesson.

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Scrabble

Students are given a blank scrabble type sheet and take it in turns to write down key words related to this topic

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Teacher Talkabout

The class 'test' the teacher on their knowledge of key words related to this topic

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Three facts

Starter or plenary task

Students are asked to write down three facts that they can remember off the top of their heads about the topic.

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Word Tennis

Students work in groups of three with two 'serving' words related to the topic. The observer monitors for words which are 'out'

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Lesson summary

Students are asked to write down three things that they have learned during the lesson.

This plenary gives them an opportunity to evaluate the lesson and their learning and an AFL opportunity for the teacher.

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Stand Up, Sit Down

A kinaesthetic plenary that gets students to think about the main terms related to this topic

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Theory notes task

Students read the theory notes on the mini website and then answer the questions on the task sheet.

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Crossword

Students are given a crossword to solve with clues relating to key words for this topic.

There are two differentiated versions to allow students to choose the best level of difficulty for themselves.

Answers are provided

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Definitions

Students are given the definitions to a number of key terms related to this project. They have to correctly identify the key term.

Answers are provided

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Mind Map

Students are given the basic structure of a mind map for this topic. They are asked to complete the mind map by adding extra branches.

Mind maps are a useful tool to use as a revision aid.

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Discussion statements

Students are given a number of open ended statements related to this topic. In groups, they discuss each statement in order to see if they can come up with a suitable answer.

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In the style of ...

A fantastic kinaesthetic activity which is bound to produce some amusing results whilst at the same time reinforcing the main concepts of this topic.

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Matching pairs

Students work in pairs to turn over two cards and matchup a keyword with a definition or example.

Answers are provided

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Once upon a time

Students are given a set of words related to this topic and asked to make up a story incorporating as many of the terms as possible.

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Prioritise

Students are given a set of terms related to this topic. They are asked to prioritise them in order of importance.

NOTE: there is no one correct answer. The aim is to encourage higher order thinking skills and to get students to think about and justify their decisions with a partner.

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Key terms

Students are asked to provide a definition and example for key terms related to this topic

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