11. CRISS-CROSS-CROSS-OUT (Collaboration, Discussion)
Description: This protocol is game-like; it is fast, furious, and fun!
Application: Use this as a review activity.
Process: Before using this protocol, rehearse with a general subject. Divide the class into two groups (yes, each group will be big). Groups must be physically apart. Tell students in each group to select a “paper writer” and a “board writer.” Hand “paper writers” paper and a pen. Instruct students that the object of the activity is to record the most unique relevant terms from the topic within a given amount of time (2-3 minutes). Encourage students to be quiet when discussing because they do not want to “give away” answers to the other team. Say, “O.K. teams, you have ____ minutes. Remember, I have the final say in approving all terms. You have ______ minutes to think of everything and anything specific to __________________ (topic). GO!” At the predetermined time, tell students to stop and hand their sheets to the “board writer.” Tell both “board writers” to go up to the board (which is divided into two sections) and be ready to write down what is on their papers in one to one and a half minutes. Say, “Go!” At time, tell students to stop. Next, instruct the board writers to switch places, and as the teacher goes down the list, “board writers” mark off common terms. Count unique terms and announce that the team with the most distinctive terms wins!
(Submitted by Alison Thetford)
Description: This protocol is game-like; it is fast, furious, and fun!
Application: Use this as a review activity.
Process: Before using this protocol, rehearse with a general subject. Divide the class into two groups (yes, each group will be big). Groups must be physically apart. Tell students in each group to select a “paper writer” and a “board writer.” Hand “paper writers” paper and a pen. Instruct students that the object of the activity is to record the most unique relevant terms from the topic within a given amount of time (2-3 minutes). Encourage students to be quiet when discussing because they do not want to “give away” answers to the other team. Say, “O.K. teams, you have ____ minutes. Remember, I have the final say in approving all terms. You have ______ minutes to think of everything and anything specific to __________________ (topic). GO!” At the predetermined time, tell students to stop and hand their sheets to the “board writer.” Tell both “board writers” to go up to the board (which is divided into two sections) and be ready to write down what is on their papers in one to one and a half minutes. Say, “Go!” At time, tell students to stop. Next, instruct the board writers to switch places, and as the teacher goes down the list, “board writers” mark off common terms. Count unique terms and announce that the team with the most distinctive terms wins!
(Submitted by Alison Thetford)
11. Criss-Cross-Cross-Out
Submitted by Thetford, A. (1995). Criss-Cross-Cross-Out. Cape Fear High School.
Submitted by Thetford, A. (1995). Criss-Cross-Cross-Out. Cape Fear High School.