Think+Pair+Share

=Think-Pair-Share by: Ericka Padilla =

== - A cooperative learning strategy where students listen to a question, think of a response, pair to discuss with a neighbor, and share their responses with the whole class. ==

** Procedure: **  -This strategy is usually very quick, no longer than 8-10min depending on topic of discussion.

-The teacher should display a poster with the step-by-step procedure of the strategy. -Go over the procedure and highlight the bullets under partner share.

-The teacher models Think-Pair-Share with a student. ( if this strategy has not yet been introduced!) -Inviting a student to be your partner to model to the class what is expected of them.

-Write a question or topic of discussion on the board. -Make sure to be clear on what the students should be discussing during this strategy.

 1. Think -Think about what the topic or discussion question is about to themselves.
 * -Ask the students to: **

2. Pair- up -with an assigned partner or the person next to you.

3. Partner Share: -Look at your partner -Take turns talking -Listen and do not interrupt. -Be positive (don't be rude)

4. Finish Up -Finish the discussion with your partner.

5. Group Share -The class comes together and shares the discussions that they each had with their partner.

Benefits: - Students will have an opportunity to share and listen to ideas. -Students who typically shy away from large group discussions will benefit from this strategy. -This strategy reinforces to students a proper way to hold a conversation that can later be applied in real life situations.

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