Appropriate for ALL classes - no matter what the size. Quick Writes 1 to 5-minute writes used at the beginning, during, and end of class to stimulate discussion, pose questions, discover answers, check understanding, and provide continuity Note a question or observation about a day's lecture, reading, discussion, film, or activity. Summarize the key idea of a lecture, reading, discussion, film, or activity.
List lies or untruths about a particular topic.
Note implications or consequences of an idea. Given a title or beginning sentence, finish writing the paragraph or page. Given a concluding sentence, write the lead-in. Given a position statement, write the accompanying dialogue. Given an answer, write an appropriate question.