Remember at Texas A&M when you promised yourself that you wouldn’t be a boring teacher? When you said you wouldn’t overwhelm your students with busy work like packets and worksheets? Well, I am proud to announce that I think you kept that promise!
The words ‘worksheet’ and ‘packet’ make my teacher heart cringe. They have since I can remember. Well, I found a great way to spruce up any independent practice! Secret codes! Students can complete the assignment(s) independently and when they are finished, they use the “Secret Code” to input some of the answers from their independent practice. This is so engaging and it’s all about how you present it. Make sure you are dramatic. Excited! Intense. Offer a reward if they get the code 100% correct to add a little something extra. This activity works especially well when you are out for the day and you want them to review. In fact, I am even thinking about doing an activity soon where they have to use their notes in their binder to complete a “Secret Code”! That’s a fun way to do a binder test!
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