Kagan Structures #18 Pair Share: Who Starts

To be used with Kagan style lessons or as an active learning activity for pupil pair work.

Kagan Structure number 18: Pair Share
Pupils take turns sharing and listening.

Step 1: Teacher Announces Topic
The teacher announces the topic partners will share about and provides Think Time.
Step 2: First Partner Shares
The teacher selects a partner to begin sharing. The teacher can say, “Partner A begin,” or pick a partner using a cue such as, “Taller partner begin.” The selected partner shares while his or her partner listens.
Step 3: Second Partner Shares
When the first partner is done sharing, the other partner shares while his or her partner listens.
Step 4: Signal When Finished
Students both raise a hand to signal they have both shared.

Related Structures: Travelling Pair Share and Timed Pair Share