Name: Starting Group Work
Uploaded: 2018-04-03T11:29:48.000Z
Duration: 1 min 45 s
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When I have students transition from one  activity to another, it's really

important that they know what they're  doing.

Adverbs of frequency

In my class, I usually have them in a  traditional setup, which is about six,

seven rows of students, maybe five, six  in a row.

When we go into a group activity, the  first thing that I do is, I have on the

board who is in what group?  After I give the instructions, I have the

students look at the board to see which  group they're in.

I point out where they are going to have  their groups.

Now when you move in your groups, this is  how you, I want you to place your desk In

twos and twos so that these group of four  is together.

Group one, group two, group three, group  four, group five, group six.

Once everyone know where they're going,  and who they're going to be with, I take

my watch and I time them.  On your mark, get set, go!

And then, they move into their groups and  at 30 seconds, they need to be there.

[NOISE] That was great, 24 seconds.  I can guarantee that the first time you

will do this it will not happen in 30  seconds.

As a matter of fact, the first time, it  took my class 8 minutes.

But with continued practice.  You'll be able to get your students to