Quotation Hunt
Resources: Post its/Stickers Felt tip pens Preparation: Take key quotations and key words from a text and write either half the quote, or half the word on to one post-it, […]
Is it relevant
Resources: The below template: Idea taken from the N.I Curriculum. What to do: Students are given a key question in the middle of their Zone of Relevance. The activity is […]
Mind Mess Map
Resources: Can use the online websites- www.bubbl.us or www.popplet.com What to do: We all know what a Mind Map is: I have several posts: Passing Mind Map Big Floor Mind […]
Wallpaper Paste your learning
Resources:Wallpaper?Banqueting paper? Catering roll? Get different coloured rolls!What to do:You can use this paper for a variety of activities- such as a class mind map/Silent Debate? Or Learning Wall? or Word […]
Keyword Blocks
Resources: Nothing! (A3 paper?) What to do: This can be an individual, paired, group or class activity! Depending on ability/topic of class- students are asked to draw a grid on […]
Revise Write Check
Revise Write Check What is needed: A3 paper Black pen Coloured pen/felt tip Notes (from class or revision) How it works: Fold A3 paper twice. Students prioritise 5-15 points, figures, […]
Revision Stations
UPDATED- APRIL 2014Resources:Online timer-displayed on the Smart Board/ProjectorOther resources listed below-when each station is explained! Before students enter have these stations set up in your room…This revision session runs totally […]
Magenta Principles
UPDATEResources:Handout/Explanation of the Magenta PrinciplesHow It Works:Whenever students are presented with a text/information/facts etc they are to use one or more magenta principles… reduce change assemble search connect arrange enlarge […]
Totem Poles
Resources: Roll of wallpaper backing paper which was about two metres high and rolled together and taped to become a cylinder for the Totem Pole. My lesson plan and 5 […]
Poetry Train
“All Aboard the Poetry (insert other suitable topic here) Train!” Resources: Sounds- A3/4/5 Paper? How It Works: The students are given 20? minutes to annotate a copy of their chosen […]