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English & Language Arts
Concentric Circles
This kinesthetic discussion activity invites students to be active listeners and speakers and to interact with a wide range of classmates.
![Two students talking in a classroom](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/Canada_Classroom_2013_%20FH156999.jpg?h=c9f93661&itok=QakDgVIE)
Concentric Circles (UK)
This kinesthetic discussion activity invites students to be active listeners and speakers and to interact with a wide range of classmates.
![Two students talking in a classroom](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/Canada_Classroom_2013_%20FH156999.jpg?h=c9f93661&itok=QakDgVIE)
Marking Criteria Codes
Help students improve their work by allowing them to understand exactly when and where an error occurs, and what they need to do to develop their writing.
![Students discussing in groups in a classroom](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/London_Classroom_2019_FH2117925.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=zDpfG2XG)
News Article Analysis
Help students identify and analyze the key characteristics of the three most common types of news articles.
![Students in library working on computers](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/NewEngliand_Classroom_2017_FH256215.jpg?h=a141e9ea&itok=o2-bkXnP)
People's Assembly
Help students communicate independently and develop as active listeners by giving them the opportunity to discuss and share ideas in the format of a people's assembly.
![Students sitting in groups in a classroom](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/London_Classroom_2019_%20FH2117946.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=UGM9knhg)
Pick a Number
Introduce students to several perspectives on a topic by having them pick a quotation to explore with their classmates.
![Students in library working on computers](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/NewEngliand_Classroom_2017_FH256215.jpg?h=a141e9ea&itok=o2-bkXnP)
Read Aloud Peer Review
Have students work in pairs to read each other's work aloud, and then give each other feedback.
![Student reading in a classroom](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/London_Classroom_2015_FH137566.jpg?h=1116cd87&itok=fhuh5Xoa)
Identity Charts
Use identity charts to help students consider the many factors that shape their own identity and that of groups, nations, and historical and literary figures.
![An example of an identity chart for a high school student living in the Boston suburbs.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-10/Copy%20of%20Identity%20Chart%20Template%20%281900%20%C3%97%201414%20px%29%20%281%29.png?h=d3d13267&itok=RJS3A0Jw)
Give One, Get One
Students seek out and share ideas and information with classmates through this cooperative learning strategy.
![Students in two lines facing and talking to each other.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/Memphis_Classroom_2015_FH221012.jpg?h=10d202d3&itok=7muXHc1M)
Graffiti Boards
Help students process their thoughts and emotions on a topic by engaging them in a written conversation with their classmates.
![Students adding post-it notes to a white board.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/Memphis_Classroom_2015_FH221014.jpg?h=10d202d3&itok=5S8BMkZW)