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Listening Walks

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Small groups of young children walk around the school listening closely for all the different sounds they hear.

Mock Trial

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Order in the court? Which historical, literary, scientific or religious figure will you put on trial in your classroom?

Dragon's Den

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This oracy activity is about pitching ideas and it is based on the BBC TV show of the same name.

Hot seating

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Uses quick role plays to learn more about important figures in your subject and explore different perspectives.

Fishbowl discussions

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This format uses two circles to structure discussions, practise listening skills and reflect on good practice in group work.

Expert groups

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Use grouping strategies to help students share ideas with their peers and learn from each other through discussion, by breaking down information into chunks.

Discussion stations

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Create effective small group discussions around a variety of questions or ideas. Physical bases around the room each prompt a different discussion.

Balloon debate

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A hot air balloon is sinking! The only way to save the ballooners (representing people, concepts or ideas) is to throw one out ...