1. On one post it write anything you know about starter activities On the other write anything you know about a plenary 5 minutes!

2. What makes an effective starter and plenary? Discuss key elements of a plenary Identify key elements of a starter Analyse examples of starters and plenaries

3. What makes an effective starter and plenary? Identify key elements of a starter Is an activity in its own right Is linked to the rest of the lesson Has a clear purpose Engages all pupils Establishes pace Provides challenge A successful starter:

4. Which of these words is the odd one out? Example of a starter Starter Verb Adverb Adjective Noun

5. Find three errors in this paragraph… Example of a starter Starter The boy and his friend was playing football in the garden. He kicked there ball too hard and it hit the window. His mum shouted “Who’s fault was that?”

6. Add description to these simple sentences. Example of a starter Starter The cat sat on the mat. The girl ran down the street. The teacher smiled at the student.

7. Write a paragraph that contains these words… Example of a starter Starter mischief cheeseburger tolerate practical

8. Discuss this picture with a partner…think about what’s happening behind you too! Example of a starter Starter

9. What makes an effective starter and plenary? Discuss key elements of a plenary A successful plenary: Draws together the learning of the group Summarises the learning so far Consolidates and extends learning Directs pupils to the next phase of learning Highlights what has been learned and how Determine the next steps in learning

10. Write down three things you have learnt about starters today and one question that you have Example of a plenary Plenary

11. Example of a plenary Write down three top tips you would give a teacher about planning a starter Plenary

12. Example of a plenary The answer is “draw together the learning of the group”. What is the question? Plenary

13. Example of a plenary Write five sentences summarising this session… Now reduce that to five words… And finally to one word. Plenary

14. Example of a plenary Which picture best represents your learning today? Be ready to explain….

15. What makes an effective starter and plenary? Analyse examples of starters and plenaries Think back to the starters and plenaries that we have tried this session… With a partner discuss which ones you liked and how you think you could use them in your own lessons.

16. What makes an effective starter and plenary? Plenary Stand and Share Write down the most important thing you have learned from this session.