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"This video introduces 'The One-Pager', a versatile teaching tool that allows students to express their understanding of lessons creatively and concisely. The tool can be used across various forms of content, including text, film, and songs. It provides an efficient way to fill extra class time and makes grading more enjoyable for educators. The One-Pager is easy to adapt and modify to suit the needs of language learners and students with special needs. The video offers valuable tips on structuring the activity, suggesting the use of a gallery walk at the end of the class to exhibit students' work.

The One-Pager Activity

Classroom Mgmt & Engmt, ELA/ELD/Literacy, Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Social Studies, Under 10 Minutes, Under 5 Minutes, Visual/Performing Arts/Music / By cceemicrolearn

Jenée Fawson, a Spanish teacher, introduces “The One-Pager,” a versatile teaching tool. It’s a single-page activity where students visually summarize key lesson concepts using symbols and words. This strategy works for various subjects and grade levels, fostering creativity and engagement while being easy for teachers to implement. “The One-Pager” is an effective, adaptable resource for educators.

Four Corners

Classroom Mgmt & Engmt, ELA/ELD/Literacy, High School, Math/Science, Middle School, Physical Education, Social Studies, Under 10 Minutes, Under 5 Minutes, Visual/Performing Arts/Music / By cceemicrolearn

Discover the “Four Corners” activity with teacher leader Jennifer Schafran. This versatile classroom technique encourages active engagement and builds trust and community. It can be a quick five-minute exercise or an extended lesson based on debatable statements. Watch your students discuss, listen, and even change their minds while making learning interactive and enjoyable.

Name Acrostic

ELA/ELD/Literacy, Elementary School, Middle School, Under 10 Minutes, Under 5 Minutes / By cceemicrolearn

Nancy Perez, Spanish teacher at El Diamante High School, tells us how to use the “Name Acrostic” activity to encourage students to talk about and share their identity in a creative way.

Partner Talk: “I am, I Can”

Classroom Mgmt & Engmt, ELA/ELD/Literacy, Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Under 10 Minutes / By cceemicrolearn

Valerie Sun, teacher specialist at Glendale Unified School District, tells us how to apply the “Partner Talk” strategy to help students practice using instructional language to talk about themselves in a low stakes environment.

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