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Idea Sharing

Grade:

3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Uses:

Review of Content or Skill
/  Creative Expression and Communication
Check for Understanding
/  Self-Assessment and Reflection

Materials:

Idea Sharing handout, writing utensils
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Description

Students complete a partner Venn diagram to compare perspectives, identify similarities, and discuss shared ideas.

Preparation

Choose a discussion question that connects to your learning objective, theme, or unit of study.
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Implementation

Display the Idea Sharing handout, and explain that students will work with a partner to complete the Venn diagram on the handout. Explain that each student will fill in one circle with their own ideas or opinions and together they will complete the middle section to show similarities.

Afterward, bring the class together to share and discuss findings. Encourage students to listen for common themes or surprising differences across pairs.

Example question: What hobbies are you most passionate about?

Student A: playing pickleball, painting, cooking, bike riding

Student B: playing tennis, drawing, reading, bike riding

Similarities: racket sports, art, bike riding

Conclusion: We both enjoy creative and active hobbies, especially racket sports and biking.

Teaching Tips

  • To clarify expectations, model the full activity as a class before students work in pairs.
  • Encourage students to draw on personal experiences when explaining their viewpoints on a topic.
  • Invite students to listen for recurring themes or shared insights across groups when debriefing and incorporate open-ended or pro/con discussion questions to deepen dialogue.

Supporting All Learners

For students needing additional support: Provide sentence starters (e.g., “I think…,” “One difference is…,” “We both like…”) to scaffold responses.

For advanced learners: Assign discussion questions that encourage analysis or evaluation, such as “Which invention has had the greatest impact on your life?”

For multilingual learners: Add a word bank of linking words (e.g., both, similarly, however, even though, like) to support comparison language. Pair students with supportive partners, and provide visuals when possible.

Note: Provide accommodations and modifications based on your learners’ needs to ensure full participation.