Strategy in which

the teacher asks a question/provides a problem and

student discuss answers in partners before sharing with the

whole group

The Teacher poses a problem or

question and then breaks students into small groups

Require that students carefully analyze texts so

that they can make an effective case for their position

Students discuss an open-ended

issue related to a common text while sitting in a circle

Technique for taking short breaks

in a lecture, presentation, video, etc. during which

students talk briefly with a partner about a topic

Students work in small groups to

practice four reading comprehension strategies

groups work out a problem or answer a

question on chart paper and then

discuss the charts other groups are working on around the

room, adding their ideas

each group/class member uses a

unique color of ink to contribute content to a large poster

that the group is creating on a topic

Jigsaw is collaborative grouping activity in which students

are split into home/jigsaw groups and expert groups