Mix-Pair-Share

The Set Up

1. students stand then mix and mingle in the classroom when music starts

2. teacher calls, “pair”

3. hand up, pair up students pair up in groups of two

4. teacher asks question, gives think time and students discuss ideas about the topic

5. Teachers uses Rally Robin for list like responses or Timed Pair Share for lengthier responses.

6.students share.

7. Teacher could ask to thank their partners, use copycat or Repeat after me gambit.

Copy cat gambit- Tell your partner- I enjoyed listening to you or that was insightful etc.

Repeat after me gambit- I understand what you said is..... (rephrase)

Students stand up by their desks and wait for the music to start- chairs tucked in.
Teacher starts the music (I like something fun and energizing think “Funkytown” or “Everybody, Everbody”)
Students mix – smiling, waving, bopping – but no talking
Teacher stops music and students pair with the closest person (I tell them, not the closest boy, not the closest girl, but the closest person)
Remember- No tailgating, no double parking.
Students turn back to back or stand with their arms folded, looking at the teacher.
Teacher asks question and provides think time.
Students turn and discuss question, then turn back to back.
Teacher restarts music, and the cycle begins again if desired.

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