Improve Pacing

Question 1

What is the “Change the Pace” technique?

Answer 1

Create the illusion of speed by using a variety of activities. Change the format, not the topic. Use songs, writing, speaking, games, and more… all on the same topic.

Question 2

What is the “Brighten Lines” technique?

Answer 2

Make every activity in a lesson begin and end crisply and cleanly. Make them visible and obvious. Signify clearly beginnings and endings.

Question 3

What is the “All Hands” technique?

Answer 3

Shift rapidly involving a wide array of participants. Example: have many students read short segments of a long passage.

Question 4

Describe the “Every Minute Matters” technique.

Answer 4

Do not give away a single precious minute. Find ways to fill the typically lost spots in the class hour. Transitions between activities, classroom entries, final minutes, and more.

Question 5

What is the “Look Forward” technique?

Answer 5

Even mild suspense creates tension, excitement, and anticipation. Put a spicy agenda on the board. Use “mystery activities” or other ways to build anticipation.

Question 6

What are some ways to apply the “Look Forward” technique?

Answer 6

“By the end of class you will know the true story…”
“This is a skill you will want to show all your friends…
“By the end of class you will be able to…”

Question 7

Describe how to use the “Work the Clock” technique.

Answer 7

Count down in minutes and seconds.
Give students a specific amount of time to finish a task. Five minutes… thirty seconds…