Lesson Plan
Spark Classroom Buzz Lesson Plan
Teachers will explore and practice targeted small-group engagement strategies and leave with personalized action plans to boost student participation and collaboration.
Enhancing small-group engagement supports struggling learners, fosters collaboration, and increases overall participation. This workshop equips teachers with practical tools to immediately improve group interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
30 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Set Objectives
10 minutes
Step 2
Review Core Engagement Strategies
15 minutes
Step 3
Strategy Jigsaw Activity
25 minutes
Step 4
Toolkit Application Practice
20 minutes
Step 5
Individual Action Planning
15 minutes
Step 6
Reflection and Wrap-Up
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Spark Classroom Buzz
Session Objectives
Agenda
Materials
Why Small-Group Engagement Matters
Core Engagement Strategies
Strategy Spotlight: Think–Pair–Share
Strategy Jigsaw Activity
Toolkit Application Practice
Individual Action Planning
Reflection & Wrap-Up
Activity
Worksheet
Journal
Discussion
