How can you encourage 100% participation during think pair share?
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Give students individual thinking time first
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Ask students to write down their answer or their key points
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Use MWB to support partner talk
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State who talks in advance e.g. person sitting on the left starts
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Give conversation prompts e.g.I think the answer is… because…
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Announce when it’s time to switch speaker
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Reinforce the importance of listening
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Reinforce the importance of rehearsal
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Circulate to check for understanding
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Combine partner talk with cold call
Emma Rickford
