Cooperative Learning Planning Sheet

Critical Elements

1. Decisions:

a. Lesson:

Example: Create a vocabulary flow chart.

b. Group Size:

Example: 4 in each group, 6 groups

c. Assignment to Groups:

Example: number off students, pass out cards and grouped by suit and number

d. Material needed:

Example: book, chart paper, markers

2. Set the Lesson:

a. Explain task in student terms – write on board.

Task:

b. Criteria for success – complete assignment in allotted time, use a rubrics

Criteria:

c. Positive interdependence: share one set of materials and assign jobs in the group.

Materials:

Jobs:

d. Individual Accountability – short assignment that review material completed in the group and done alone. Example – Exit Pass or Quick Write.

Assignment:

e. Social Skill – examples include stay on task, participation, 3# voices and whatever else your students need to work together. SO IMPORTANT!

Social Skill:

3. Monitoring

a. Will be done by ______________________________________________

b. Focus is on whole class _______, groups ______, or individuals _____.

4. Group Processing

a. Groups name 3 things they did well.

b. Groups describe something they could do better.

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