Each student in turn shares something with his or her teammates. Expressing ideas and opinions, creation of stories. Equal participation, getting acquainted with teammates. Each student moves to a corner of the room representing a teacher-determined alternative.
Students discuss within corners, then listen to and paraphrase ideas from other corners.
Seeing alternative hypotheses, values, problem-solving approaches. Knowing and respecting different points of view, meeting classmates. Communication Building Match Mine Students attempt to match the arrangement of objects on a grid of another student using oral communication only. Communication skills, role-taking ability. The teacher asks a question, students consult to make sure everyone knows the answer, then one student is called upon to answer.