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      <title>6th Grade Designated ELD Class Activities: Exchanging Information and Ideas with others by Juanita Esquivez</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Students form two circles (inner and outer). Inner circle students interview outer circle students using prepared question cards about personal experiences, opinions, or current events. Every 3-4 minutes, the outer circle rotates one person to the right, giving students multiple opportunities to practice asking and answering questions with different partners. End with a whole-class sharing of interesting discoveries.<br><br>Time breakdown:<br>- 5 min: Explain activity and distribute question cards<br>- 25 min: Interview rotations<br>- 15 min: Class sharing and discussion]]></description>
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         <title>Topic Expert Show</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Students become 'experts' on a simple topic of their choice (their favorite hobby, sport, food, etc.). They prepare a 2-minute presentation using a provided template. Students present to three different small groups, improving their delivery each time. Listeners must ask at least one question after each presentation.<br><br>Time breakdown:<br>- 10 min: Preparation<br>- 25 min: Presentations in groups<br>- 10 min: Reflection and feedback]]></description>
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         <title>Picture Story Chain</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[In groups of 4, students receive a series of 4 related pictures. Each student describes their picture to the group without showing it. The group must determine the correct sequence of the story. After sequencing, groups present their story to another group, with each student describing their picture.<br><br>Time breakdown:<br>- 5 min: Setup and explanation<br>- 20 min: Group work<br>- 20 min: Inter-group sharing]]></description>
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         <title>Debate Corners</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Present an age-appropriate debate topic. Label four corners of the room: Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree. Students move to their chosen corner, discuss their reasoning with others in their corner, then pair with someone from a different corner to exchange viewpoints.<br><br>Time breakdown:<br>- 5 min: Topic introduction<br>- 15 min: Corner group discussions<br>- 15 min: Cross-corner partnerships<br>- 10 min: Whole class sharing]]></description>
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         <title>Information Gap: City Planning</title>
         <author>jesquivez</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[Pairs receive different maps of a fictional city. Each map has different information (schools, parks, shops, etc.). Students must ask questions to complete their maps without looking at their partner's version. Conclude by comparing completed maps and discussing communication strategies.<br><br>Time breakdown:<br>- 5 min: Instructions and material distribution<br>- 25 min: Partner work<br>- 15 min: Verification and discussion]]></description>
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         <title>Problem-Solution Speed Chat</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Students write common problems on cards (school-related, social, or general life). In pairs, one student presents a problem, and the other has 1 minute to ask clarifying questions and propose solutions. Switch roles and rotate partners every 3 minutes.<br><br>Time breakdown:<br>- 7 min: Problem writing<br>- 30 min: Speed chat rounds<br>- 8 min: Best solutions sharing]]></description>
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         <title>Cultural Show and Tell</title>
         <author>jesquivez</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[Students bring (or draw) an item representing their cultural background or interests. In small groups, they present their items using specific vocabulary and sentence frames provided. Listeners take notes and ask follow-up questions using question stems.<br><br>Time breakdown:<br>- 8 min: Setup and modeling<br>- 25 min: Small group presentations<br>- 12 min: Gallery walk]]></description>
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         <title>News Reporter Teams</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[In groups of 3-4, students become news teams reporting on a recent school event or topic. They must interview each other to gather information, then prepare and present a short news segment including who, what, where, when, why, and how.<br><br>Time breakdown:<br>- 15 min: Interview and preparation<br>- 20 min: News presentations<br>- 10 min: Best reporter awards]]></description>
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         <title>Vocabulary Chain Game</title>
         <author>jesquivez</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[Students sit in circles of 6-8. The first student says a vocabulary word from their current unit. The next student must say a new word that connects to the previous word and explain the connection. Continue the chain, with students helping each other make connections.<br><br>Time breakdown:<br>- 5 min: Review vocabulary and explain rules<br>- 30 min: Game rounds with different categories<br>- 10 min: Review best connections]]></description>
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         <title>Instructions Challenge</title>
         <author>jesquivez</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[Pairs sit back-to-back. One student receives a simple geometric drawing and must give verbal instructions to their partner to recreate it. Partners then compare drawings and discuss what made the instructions clear or unclear. Switch roles with new drawings.<br><br>Time breakdown:<br>- 5 min: Setup and demonstration<br>- 30 min: Partner practice (2-3 rounds)<br>- 10 min: Display and discuss strategies]]></description>
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