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Engagement

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Kids moving and interacting are great ways for communication and listening skills. The "spells" we used in this session were extremely interactive and great resources. Other resources we use are:

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Assign students specific roles (historical figures, stakeholders in a debate, characters in a scenario) and have them interact from those perspectives. Create realistic constraints and goals for each role. This spell helps students understand complex issues from multiple viewpoints while making abstract concepts concrete and personal.

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Write a central question or topic in the middle of a large piece of paper and have students silently add their thoughts, questions, and responses around it using different colored pens. Students can respond to each other's comments by drawing lines connecting ideas. This spell allows introverted students to participate fully while creating a visual map of thinking.

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Students prepare and deliver mini-lessons to their classmates on specific topics. Provide structure with time limits (5-10 minutes) and require interactive elements. This spell reinforces learning through teaching while building confidence and presentation skills. Students often explain concepts in ways that resonate with peers.

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Have students create short digital stories (2-5 minutes) using tools like Adobe Spark, Flipgrid, or even simple video apps to explain concepts, share research, or reflect on learning. This spell combines creativity with academic content and appeals to different learning styles while building digital literacy.

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Digital Storytelling in the Classroom with Victoria Thompson, M S

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Assign controversial or complex topics related to your subject and have students research and argue both sides. Use structured formats like Oxford-style debates or town halls. This spell deepens understanding by forcing students to consider multiple perspectives and defend their reasoning with evidence.

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Present students with a problem, scenario, or object without full context and challenge them to ask strategic questions to uncover the 'mystery.' This could be a historical event, scientific phenomenon, or case study. This spell develops critical thinking and inquiry skills while building suspense and engagement.

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Pose a statement or question with multiple viewpoints and have students physically position themselves along an imaginary line based on their opinion (strongly agree to strongly disagree). Then facilitate discussion between students at different points on the spectrum. This spell gets students moving and encourages respectful debate.

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Divide content into segments and assign each student to become an 'expert' on one piece. Students first meet in expert groups to master their content, then return to mixed 'home groups' to teach their piece to others. This spell promotes both individual accountability and collaborative learning.

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Stop class and give students exactly one minute to write about what they've learned, what's confusing them, or how they might apply the content. The time constraint forces focus and honesty. Collect papers to gauge understanding and adjust your teaching accordingly. Perfect for mid-class check-ins.

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Create an inner circle of 4-6 students who discuss a topic while the rest of the class observes from an outer circle. Students in the outer circle can tap in to join the discussion, or you can rotate groups. This spell allows for focused discussion while keeping all students engaged as active observers.

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Arrange students in a circle and facilitate a discussion where they ask questions of each other rather than just answering your questions. Provide thought-provoking texts or scenarios as starting points. Students practice critical thinking, listening skills, and learn to build on each other's ideas while you observe and occasionally guide.

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As students prepare to leave, have them answer 1-3 quick questions on a small piece of paper or digital form. Questions can assess understanding ('What was the muddiest point today?'), application ('How will you use this concept?'), or reflection ('What surprised you most?'). This spell provides instant feedback on student learning.

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Transform your classroom into an interactive museum by posting questions, problems, or prompts around the room. Students move freely from station to station, adding their thoughts, solutions, or responses on sticky notes or flip chart paper. This spell encourages movement, collaboration, and allows students to build on each other's ideas.

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Cast this spell by having students first think individually about a question or problem (2-3 minutes), then pair with a partner to discuss their thoughts (3-5 minutes), and finally share key insights with the larger group. This spell works particularly well for complex concepts that benefit from peer discussion and multiple perspectives.