Steps of individual turns

There is a set of steps for delivering individual turns.

1. Announce: ‘Time for individual turns’ is the typical announcement, but teachers can personalise it. For example, teacher calls ‘time to…’ and students respond with ‘shine!’ and wave hands in the air.

2. Focus the group: Point the sound, word or problem.

3. Think time: Allow enough think time. This will vary depending on the difficulty of the task.

4. Cue: Ask the question. Call on individual student. ‘What sound, Alexa?’