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Trading Cards

SDAIE Strategy of the Month 2008-09 EUHSD

Tools to Engage English Learners in the Classroom

Prepare the Learner:

Modeling, Bridging,

Meta-cognitive Development

Extending Learning:

Modeling, Meta-cognitive development

Clear Communication

Oral/ Academic Language development

Active Student engagement

Appropriate student collaboration

Review revisit the learning

Differentiation of language proficiencies addressed

Short Definition

Students each write down their number (1-4), or pre-made number cards are distributed. Teacher models trading of cards. Teacher indicates where students will focus their attention (PPT/overhead/flip chart) when the music stops.
Students stand.
Teacher starts upbeat music.
Students walk around the room trading their cards.
Teacher stops the music; students stop to listen and view instructions.
Teacher gives two instructions: 1) grouping (e.g. Groups of two, both different numbers) 2) discussion topic.
Students discuss topic.
Can be repeated for up to three rounds.