Sorting Fun!

Beginning:

• Share the definitions for rule and similar using relevant examples in English and student home language (L1) if possible.
• Provide possible ideas for similarities for students to choose from. Consider allowing students to give a thumbs up when they hear the category they think is correct.

Intermediate:

• Provide definitions for target vocabulary using visual aides.
• Have students turn and talk to share what is similar about the groups.

Beginning:

• Pair students with a partner who speaks the same home language (L1) to sort their blocks together.

Intermediate:

• Have students guess the rule of a peer. Tell students to explain if the guess was correct or not.

Beginning:

• Work with a small group of students to collaboratively complete the worksheet.
• Provide opportunities for students to share ideas by asking questions and allowing students to share with a partner.

Intermediate:

• Encourage students to trade work with a partner and try to guess the categories they chose to use when completing the worksheet.
• Have each partner explain how and why they chose to sort their animals.