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Lesson Minis
Bell Ringers & Exit Tickets
Instructional Strategies
Graphic Organizers
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 5
Teaching for Tomorrow
GRADE: 3-5
New

My Digital World

Students explore digital identity, learn online safety strategies, discover learning tools, and reflect on their growth as digital learners.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Teaching for Tomorrow
GRADE: 3-5
New

Digital Research and Communication Skills

Students build digital literacy by evaluating online sources, conducting research, and creating multimedia presentations.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 5
Teaching for Tomorrow
GRADE: 3-5
New

Algorithm Adventures for the Environment

Students create step-by-step solutions to solve environmental problems using algorithmic thinking and technology.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 5
Teaching for Tomorrow
GRADE: 6-12
New

Media Literacy in the Age of AI

Students explore how AI and digital tools shape media, learning to think critically, evaluate content, and imagine the future of learning.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 5
Teaching for Tomorrow
GRADE: 6-12

Reality Check: Media Literacy for a Changing World

Students explore how media shapes understanding and develop critical thinking skills through analysis, collaboration, and future-focused reflection.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Teaching for Tomorrow
GRADE: 6-12

Media Literacy: Think. Question. Create.

Students learn how media shapes thinking and build skills to question, analyze, and respond as critical consumers and responsible creators.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 4
Teaching for Tomorrow
GRADE: 6-12

Messages That Matter: Creating Media with Purpose

Students explore how messaging shapes trust by analyzing media ethics, persuasive techniques, and intent in content creation.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Image Study
GRADE: 6-12

Image Exploration

Students analyze, complete, and create image-based content to explore topics through visual literacy.
LESSON MINI
ACTIVITIES: 3
Video Study
GRADE: 6-12

Video Exploration

Students analyze, complete, and create video-based content to explore topics through audiovisual literacy.

CHOOSE TYPE

GRADE
Instructional Strategy – Grade
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Read Actively
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Analyzing Images

Students analyze images to activate prior knowledge, elicit interest in a unit of study or topic, and deepen understanding and connections.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Question & Inquire
GRADE: 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Analyzing Political Cartoons

Students analyze political cartoons using a structured approach to identify symbols, understand context, and interpret deeper meanings to build critical media literacy skills.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Discuss & Collaborate
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Conversation Circles

Conversation Circles facilitate discussion of text-inspired ideas in a structured format through movement and dialogue with peers.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Discuss & Collaborate
GRADE: 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Flash Debate

Students are assigned/given a position to defend using text evidence; they are then paired with a peer to discuss opposing perspectives and counterclaims.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Discuss & Collaborate
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Four Corners

Four Corners promotes listening, peer communication, and decision-making through movement as students take stands on controversial statements and ideas.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Discuss & Collaborate
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Give One, Get One

Students engage in the reciprocal exchange of ideas by sharing their insights and observations with multiple partners about a question, image, or text.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Discuss & Collaborate
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Guided Image Observation

This directed visual analysis tool requires students to critically examine image components such as objects and lighting to form ideas.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Discuss & Collaborate
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Human Continuum

This metacognitive discussion tool asks students to be flexible and reflective listeners and thinkers and evaluate their statements about topics.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Acquire Vocabulary
GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Interactive Vocabulary Journal

Students create vocabulary journals that connect academic terms to visual elements, personal experiences, and cultural knowledge to build language.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Question & Inquire
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

K-W-L

K-W-L is a graphic organizer/chart system students use to determine what they already know, what they want to know, and what they learned during a lesson.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Develop Language (MLL)
GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Language and Conversation Tracker

Students bridge informal and formal language through structured documentation, building awareness of language differences and academic vocabulary.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Develop Language (MLL)
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Language Domain +1 Matrix

Teachers use a structured matrix to plan comprehensive language supports across receptive and productive domains for MLL student success.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Discuss & Collaborate
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Portrait Sorting and Analysis

Students develop visual perceptual skills by analyzing and sorting portraits to uncover meaning behind artistic renderings of individuals and groups.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Question & Inquire
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

See-Think-Wonder

See-Think-Wonder graphic organizers help students unpack visual stimuli by documenting their observations, interpretations, and questions about images.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Acquire Vocabulary
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, UNIV

Semantic Feature Analysis

Students build vocabulary by examining how words and related traits connect to one another by charting their relationships on a provided matrix.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Discuss & Collaborate
GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Talking Points

Students use four scaffolded questions to activate prior knowledge, refine ideas, and share viewpoints, supporting reasoning and giving teachers valuable feedback at any point in a lesson.
GRADE
Graphic Organizer – Grade

2-Circle Venn Diagram

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Univ
VIEW

3-Circle Venn Diagram

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Univ
VIEW

5Ws and 1H

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
VIEW

Analyzing Political Cartoons

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
GRADE: 6-8, 9-12, Univ
VIEW

Bubble Web

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8
VIEW

Empathy Map

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Univ
VIEW

Idea Web

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Univ
VIEW

K-W-H-L

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Univ
VIEW

K-W-L

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Univ
VIEW

Language Domain +1 Matrix

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Univ
VIEW

See-Think-Wonder

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
VIEW

Semantic Feature Analysis

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
VIEW

T-Chart

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
VIEW

Talking Points

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Univ
VIEW

Top Hat

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8
VIEW

BELL RINGER USE

EXIT TICKET USE

GRADE
Bell Ringer – Grade Filter

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: 6-8, 9-12

#KeyIdeas

Students generate #hashtags to review key ideas from an activity.
© Nuthawut/stock.adobe.com

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

3-2-1 Reflection

Students generate lists with learnings, connections, and questions to review new content.
© Vasakna/Dreamstime.com

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Aha Moments & Head Scratchers

Students indicate their level of understanding by writing or drawing “Aha!” and “Head Scratcher” moments from the lesson.
© Mix and Match Studio/stock.adobe.com, photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

BELL RINGER

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Brain Burst

Students write freely about everything they recall about a given topic.
© Antonio Solano/stock.adobe.com

BELL RINGER

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Check-In Survey

Students complete check-in surveys focused on socioemotional states.
© FrankBoston/stock.adobe.com

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Draw It Out!

Students provide visual feedback by drawing their understanding, feelings, and questions about the lesson to make reflection accessible for all learning styles and ages.
© Victoria/stock.adobe.com

BELL RINGER

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: 6-8, 9-12

Figurative Language in Music

Students analyze literary devices found in song lyrics.
© sebra/stock.adobe.com; photo illustration by Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Focus Frame Feedback

Students identify and illustrate the main takeaway from the lesson and then write a conclusion based on their drawing.
© Bbbar/Dreamstime.com

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Headline Connections

Students write a headline to represent their biggest learning from the lesson.
© Richard Thomas/Dreamstime.com, photo illustration by Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

BELL RINGER

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: K-2, 3-5

Junior Journals

Students journal for 10 minutes.
© Suwaree Tangbovornpichet/Dreamstime.com

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Learn It! Use It!

Students reflect on their new learnings and how they can apply them.
© Bardushkaphotostock/Dreamstime.com

BELL RINGER

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Let’s Chat!

Students engage in pair work to respond to a speaking prompt.
© Niall W | Dreamstime.com

BELL RINGER

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Letter Roll Review

Students answer topic-related questions with words that begin with a randomly selected letter; then they share and discuss their responses with peers.
© wragg—iStock / Getty Images Plus

BELL RINGER

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Minute List

Students list everything they know about a topic in one minute, and then build on their knowledge through partner and class sharing.
© boophuket/stock.adobe.com

BELL RINGER

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Odd One Out

Students compare and contrast items to find the odd one out.
© Dreammasterphotographer/Dreamstime.com

BELL RINGER

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Picture Detectives

Students analyze a book cover or picture to make predictions.
© New Africa/stock.adobe.com

BELL RINGER

GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Predicting Through Images

Students analyze an image to predict its main message.
© Viktoriia/Stock.adobe.com, © TimmyTimTim/stock.adobe.com, photo illustration by Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

BELL RINGER

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Question of the Day

Students respond to a thought-provoking question to review previous content or preview upcoming material.
© leolintang/Shutterstock.com

BELL RINGER

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Quick Write

Students journal freely to improve memory retention, develop creative thinking skills, and practice self-regulation.
© castecodesign/stock.adobe.com

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Rose and Thorn

Students reflect on something positive and something challenging from their learning.
© Rafel/stock.adobe.com, photo illustration by Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

BELL RINGER

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Sketch and Share

Students sketch what they know about a topic.
© Who is Danny/stock.adobe.com

BELL RINGER

GRADE: K-2, 3-5

Song of the Day

Students listen to a song and draw or write to show their understanding of its message.
©NFelix/peopleimages.com/stock.adobe.com, © su/stock.adobe.com; photo illustration by Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

BELL RINGER

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: K-2, 3-5

Sorting Success!

Students sort objects into groups and explain their sorting choices through drawing or writing.
© Andrii Zastrozhnov/stock.adobe.com

BELL RINGER

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Story Cubes

Students create story cubes with unit concepts, and then roll and share quick microstory connections to their learning.
© nasir1164/stock.adobe.com

BELL RINGER

GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Today in History

Students research and share key facts about a historical event or person linked to a historical date using Britannica resources.
© N.Savranska/stock.adobe.com

BELL RINGER

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Topic Knowledge Check

Students complete a pre-assessment or post-assessment survey at the beginning or end of a lesson.
© PureSolution/stock.adobe.com

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8

Traffic Light Feedback

Students use a visual traffic light system to quickly communicate their level of understanding.
© Martin Konopka/Dreamstime.com

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

What Stuck with You?

Students reflect and provide feedback on key takeaways from the lesson using a structured format to identify what resonates most.
© New Africa/stock.adobe.com

BELL RINGER

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8

Word of the Day Discovery

Students define, explore, and illustrate the word of the day.
© Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

BELL RINGER

EXIT TICKET

GRADE: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Write a Question

Students write questions that correspond to a provided answer.
© Cagkan/stock.adobe.com
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