1. Jigsaw Divide students into groups and give each group a different text to read and discuss.

developing Mix the group so that students can bring their specific focus to a common task or
community and problem
disseminating
knowledge
2. Big paper- pass a piece of paper around the class and have learners write their responses
building a silent to conversation chains on the paper.
conversation

3. Café The class will be grouped by partner. Each group will discuss about their social class,
conversation occupation, gender, age.
4. Body Sculpting Paint me a picture activity
Using Theatre to
Explore
Important ideas
5. Barometer taking Students will have an opportunity to reflect on and share personal values and/or
a stand on beliefs about social issues and topics of national as well as international concern. They
Controversial will also have an opportunity to share why these issues are important to them (and
issues society) by sharing their rationale for choosing a particular stance. This activity is
inspired by Facing History and Ourselves
6. Attribute linking Shout-Outs: This is a quick way for students to celebrate each other
building for doing a job well or for attempting something difficult. Shout-outs
community by can be incorporated at any point in a class. The teacher rings a chime
taking when she wants to get the class’s attention to ask who has a shout-
perspective out.
7. Think-pair-share Think about other “cycles” you have learned about so far. What does water cycle
mean?
1 minute discussion then 2 questions with the person next to them .
8. KWL chart Complete the chart by writing what you know and what you want to learn about the
topic. After the lesson, write what you’ve learned about it.
9. Readers theater Character portrayal
10. Town hall circle Town Hall Circle, just like a town hall meeting, provides a setting for people to
share their perspectives on a topic of concern.
The class will debate the question:
“Was life better or worse for people during the Industrial Revolution?” 

Group A
 will take the position that the Industrial Revolution made life
better or the citizens by raising their standard of living"

Group B
 will take the position that the Industrial Revolution
failed to make life better for people and, in fact, created new societal problems"