Classroom Management and Active Participation January 19, 2016

Name Tents Two Purposes: 1. You know students’ names 2. Reminds students of your expectations Don’t give students too much time to do this!

Active Participation Show a picture and have a class discussion about what students think the topic is  Students can answer one at a time by raising their hand  Students can partner talk first and then answer

Please read the following article: Countries Around the World Agree to Work Together for Less Pollution

Without speaking……. Line up by birthdate: month and date

Facing your partner:  Partner A: discuss the article in 45 seconds  Switch  Partner B: discuss the article in 45 seconds Online Timer

Let’s Write Facts  Younger students: Teacher writes notes on board/ chart paper  Older students: Students write paragraph about topic

Find Yourself With Extra Time? Teambuilding Game: Make Squares  Only touch your pieces  Change the recorder after each answer is found  Celebrate after each solution