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Tear and Share. A How-To Guide. What is a “Tear and Share”?. A cooperative comprehension check-up used to improve comprehension and review of key ideas and concepts. Sit in Groups of 4. Step 1: Individual Response.
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Tear and Share A How-To Guide
What is a “Tear and Share”? • A cooperative comprehension check-up used to improve comprehension and review of key ideas and concepts. Sit in Groups of 4
Step 1: Individual Response • On your four-squared worksheet, thoughtfully answer each question in the appropriate box.
Step 2: Tear • Fold your paper into four squares, then open and tear it neatly along the creases to obtain four separate squares.
Step 3: Distribute • Redistribute your squares so that one group member has all the #1 squares, another has all the #2s, etc.
Step 4: Scan and Summarize • Each group member reads the content of the squares he/she has collected. • Think and write a synthesis summary of all the ideas.
Step 5: Share • Each student reads the summary statement to his/her group of four. • Any student may add to or challenge a summary, giving evidence. • Write all four summaries on chart paper to post in room.