Write Around
Steps
- For groups of 3-4 students.
- A sentence or topic is given to the groups. 10-15 seconds of think time is given for the students to think on the sentence or topic.
- The first member in the group starts writing about the sentence or topic.
- After a short amount of time given (30 seconds-1 minute) students pass the paper to the next member in their group.
- Around 30 seconds is given to read over what is written on the paper.
- The second member starts to write clarifying, adding, or summarizing information to the paper. (30 seconds- 1 minutes is given)
- The paper is then passed onto the next group member, and the process repeated.
About
This strategy is for topics or questions with multiple answers. Teachers can modify the strategy to fit the students' needs.
Write Around can be used for review. Students can be given a topic for review, and then use then write everything they know on the topic. After the activity, students can read the paper aloud in their groups hearing new information, more on the topic, and clarifying any confusion.
A teacher can also use this as a formative assessment gaging the students knowledge and hearing any misunderstandings the students may have.
This strategy is for topics or questions with multiple answers. Teachers can modify the strategy to fit the students' needs.
Write Around can be used for review. Students can be given a topic for review, and then use then write everything they know on the topic. After the activity, students can read the paper aloud in their groups hearing new information, more on the topic, and clarifying any confusion.
A teacher can also use this as a formative assessment gaging the students knowledge and hearing any misunderstandings the students may have.
