Does respect need to be in the form of an action? Think-Pair-Share! Subject development session 1 Why do they want to show G-d respect? How do you think the Jewish people show respect towards G-d? Does respect need to be in the form of an action?

Jot Thoughts Subject development session 1 You have 5 minutes to write as many ideas as you can in your groups about what each Quote reveals about God. Jot down your thoughts in the “What does this reveal about God section”

Centre of the Universe “Praying is a waste of time” Subject development session 1 “Praying is a waste of time” “Praying is a waste of time” Draw this image into your books with the statement in the middle Plot; the Christian view (with an explanation), your view (with an explanation) use your graph to help you, somebody else’s view (with an explanation) Remember - If it’s agree you plot it closer to the statement & if it is disagree you plot it further away! 

Find someone who Subject development session 1 1. Mix in the class, keeping a hand raised until you find a partner that is not a teammate. 2. In pairs, Partner A asks a question from the sheet. Partner B responds. Partner A records the answer on the sheet. 3. Partner B checks and initials the answer (option for the partner to write the answer). 4. A and B reverse rolls and repeat. 5. Partners shake hands (optional!), part and raise a hand to search for a new partner. 6. Repeat steps 1-5 until worksheets are complete. Recommended for: *Class Building *Social Skills *Knowledge Building *Thinking Skills

Quick on the Draw Subject development session 1 You will be working in your table groups. You will have 2 minutes to read the information on your tables before I will stop you. One member from your team will collect a question from me. Find the answer from the information pack or your prior knowledge Write the answer on the whiteboard. Bring the whiteboard AND question to me. Collect another question. The first team to answer all 10 questions wins!

Quiz – Quiz - Trade Independently write a set of questions on a topic: questions on the front and answers on the back. Look for a classmate without a partner Each person reads their question whilst the other answers Pair up with a classmate Trade cards and repeat! I need a partner! High five! I need a partner! You can coach your partner if they’re struggling

3) Group feedback their response as a team. Round Robin Subject development session 1 1) Teacher poses a question to which there are multiple answers or solutions… 2) In their groups of 4, pupil’s take turns writing down and adding their responses to the sheet (this could be done verbally) 3) Group feedback their response as a team. Variations Teacher could structure responses – so each student in the 4 adds a response to a slightly different or extended question. Each student begins with the same question; the sheet is passed round the group where students answer different parts of the question.

Rally Coach In pairs label yourselves A and B Subject development session 1 In pairs label yourselves A and B Partner A solves the first problem, explaining aloud their thinking as they solve it. Partner B watches, listens, coaches if needed and praises when the question is solved. The partner roles are reversed and the process repeated for the next problem. Continue until all problems are completed or until the teacher ends the session.

Showdown! Elect a Showdown! Captain Subject development session 1 Elect a Showdown! Captain Choose a question card and turn it over Working alone look at the question and write down an answer on your whiteboards When you’re finished signal ready Showdown Captain: to call Showdown! Everyone reveal and discuss your answers

Jot Thoughts Subject development session 1 You have 3 minutes to write as many ideas as you can in your groups on *insert topic* Write each idea on a separate post-it note Can you cover your table?

Numbered Heads Together Subject development session 1 Work in your table groups and number yourselves 1 – 4 Listen to or read the question that is asked Independently think about the answer Now put your “heads together” with those in your group: share answers, discuss and coach each other if needed. All agree on one answer. (Optional: students sit down when everyone knows their group answer or has something to share.) A number from 1 – 4 will be called. Students with that number share their group response. A different number from each group can be selected to feed back their answer.   And then what...? All number 1s, 2s, etc could sit together to feed back their group answers to their question. Students could improve on the answers from another group. Numbered Heads Together Teammates put their “Heads Together” to reach consensus on the team’s answer. Everyone keeps on their toes because their number may be called to share the team’s answer VARIATIONS Paired Heads Together: Students are in shoulder partner pairs. After teacher asks a question, pairs huddle to improve the answers they have each written. Teacher then calls for either A or B to share their best answer with their face partner. Travelling Heads Together: Travelling Heads starts the same as Numbered Heads, but when the teacher calls a number , the students with that number on each team stand, then “travel” to a new team to share their answers. For fun, seated students beckon for a standing student to join their team. Stir-The-Class: Teams stand around the outside of the class with spaces between teams. Teammates stand shoulder-to-shoulder. The teacher poses a question, then students write their own answers on an AnswerBoard or slip of paper. Teammates huddle to reach consensus, then unhuddle when done. The teacher selects a number and tells students with that number how many teams to rotate forward to share their answer. Setup: Teachers prepare questions or problems to ask teams. Students number off. Teacher poses a problem and gives think time. (Example: “How are rainbows formed”? Think about your best answer). Students privately write their answers Students stand up and “put their heads together “, showing answers, discussing and teaching each other. Students sit down when everyone knows the answer or has something to share. Teacher calls a number. Students with that number answer simultaneously using: • • AnswerBoard share • ChalkBoard Responses • • Choral Practice • • Response Cards • • Finger Responses • • Manipulatives Classmates applaud students who responded.

Pass the Book Subject development session 1 You will be working in your table groups to complete a piece of writing. You will be responding to the question that has been set. When the music stops, stop writing. Pass your book to the person to your left. Carry on from where they have finished. The rules! You can: Correct literacy errors Change parts of sentences Edit what others have written - if you neatly put a line through the changes that you wish to make.

Centre of the Universe Subject development session 1 One person will stand in the middle of room with a response to the topic or question set. Stand near the person if you agree with their statement. Move further away if you disagree. Give a reason for where you are standing on your whiteboard.

Find the Fiction! Subject development session 1 Each person writes a question with 2 true answers and 1 false answer One teammate stands up and reads their question, the opposing team give an answer (points scored for correct answers) Role reversal until all questions have been asked. Recommended for: - Group work skills - Competition element

Think-Pair-Share! Quietly think about how you will answer the question Subject development session 1 Quietly think about how you will answer the question Face your partner and share your ideas Be prepared to feedback to a larger group.