How Do We Learn Best?
Students test two study tricks on a spelling list and chart which one helped them remember more.
Materials
5 materials1
Starter slide
1
Curiosity question strip
2
Annotated diagram
3
Sorting cards
4
Exit ticket
Lesson plan
4 phases, 38 minGoal
Students can test two study strategies on themselves and explain which helped them remember more.
1
Hook & warm-up
Spark curiosity with a quick prompt that connects how do we learn best? to what students already know.
5 min
class
Starter slide
Curiosity question strip
2
Direct instruction
Introduce the core ideas with a guided walkthrough and clear worked examples.
12 min
class
Annotated diagram
3
Guided practice
Students apply the concept in pairs or small groups while the teacher circulates and confers.
16 min
pair
Sorting cards
4
Wrap-up & check
Consolidate the big idea and check understanding with a short exit ticket.
5 min
single
Exit ticket
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Ratings & comments
Really well structured. I adapted the warm-up slightly for my group and it worked beautifully. Saved me hours of prep.
Setup was about ten minutes for me once the materials were out on the bench.
That is a fair point about the sourcing — I have listed two substitutes in the materials now.
I did the same swap. Saved setup time and students were just as engaged.
Ran it twice this term with very different groups and it held up both times. That is rare.
This is now a staple in my unit. The progression from hook to wrap-up feels natural and easy to follow.
Good to know the hook travels — I will try that.
Glad it was useful. Let me know how the series goes.