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The Think-It, Ink-It, Share-It strategy is a simple yet powerful way to engage all students in thoughtful classroom discussions. First, students are given time to Think-It—to process a question or prompt silently. Then, they Ink-It by writing down their ideas, promoting individual reflection and accountability. Finally, students Share-It through structured pair, group, or whole-class discussions. This method encourages deeper thinking, supports all learners (including introverts and English learners), and creates a more inclusive, student-centered classroom environment.
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STEPS:
POSE A PROMPT OR QUESTION: Present students with a thought-provoking question, topic, or prompt connected to the lesson. This could be a content-based question, reflection, prediction, or opinion.
THINK-IT (SILENT THINKING TIME): Give students 1–3 minutes to think silently about their response. Encourage them to reflect deeply and consider their own ideas or prior knowledge. No talking during this step.
INK-IT (WRITE IT DOWN): Students take 2–5 minutes to write down their thoughts, answers, or reflections in their notebooks, on a graphic organizer, or on a sticky note. Emphasize that all ideas are valuable and that this is their chance to clarify their thinking on paper.
SHARE-IT (COLLABORATIVE SHARING): Partner or Small Group Sharing: Students turn to a partner or small group to share their responses. Encourage active listening and respectful dialogue.
WHOLE-CLASS SHARING (OPTIONAL): Invite volunteers to share out or collect ideas on the board, chart paper, or a digital space to highlight different perspectives.
FOLLOW-UP (EXTENSION OR DEBRIEF): Summarize key ideas, highlight insightful responses, or transition into a related activity or discussion. This is also a great time to ask deeper follow-up questions or clarify misconceptions.
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