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Mingle Pair Share | Inquiry Lesson Plan Strategy
Mingle Pair Shares are a great way to get students moving around the classroom and talking to different classmates. Use this strategy to encourage students to hear from a variety of perspectives in response to an open-ended question or experience.
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Note Card Reflection | Inquiry Lesson Plan Strategy
This reflection protocol prompts students to identify key takeaways from a Unit or other sustained inquiry experience. Use this to support students in sharing their thoughts with the whole class and making connections to others’ ideas.
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Concentric Circles | Inquiry Lesson Plan Strategy
Concentric Circles get students talking to different classmates, allowing them to hear from a variety of perspectives in response to a series of prompts. This protocol fosters understanding of different perspectives while promoting students’ speaking and listening skills.
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Artifact Study | Inquiry Lesson Plan Strategy
Artifact studies challenge students to analyze a primary source by identifying evidence, explaining interpretations, and drawing conclusions. Use this format when students analyze an unfamiliar primary source individually, in small groups, or as a whole class.
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Socratic Seminar | Inquiry Lesson Plan Strategy
Socratic Seminars require students to collaboratively grapple with complex topics. Through the process, students closely read a teacher- selected article, draw evidence from that reading, and then discuss their responses through a structured seminar with peers.
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Unlocking Student Expertise with the Jigsaw Strategy
Imagine a classroom where every student is an expert, eager to share their knowledge and engage in meaningful discussion. That’s the power of the Jigsaw Protocol—a collaborative learning strategy that encourages deep research, critical thinking, and peer teaching. Read below to bettter understand how to facilitate a Jigsaw activity in your classroom.
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