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Compass Points ActivityCompass Points Activity
Publisher
Facing History and Ourselves
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social & Emotional Learning
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Activities & Projects
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For Teacher Use
Duration
10 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Compass Points

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This Compass Points activity also includes:
  • Overview of Opening and Closing Routines (.html)
  • Overview of Opening and Closing Routines (.pdf)
  • Overview of Opening and Closing Routines (Google)
  • Closing Routine: Compass Points (Pear Deck)
  • Closing Routine: Compass Points (.pptx)
  • Handout: Compass Points (.pdf)
  • Handout: Compass Points (Google)
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Needs, Suggestions, Excitement, and Worries. A Compass Points worksheet asks pupils to give feedback on that day's lesson. Learners identify what they need from the instructor and classmates, what excites them about the class, what worries they have about the class, and what suggestions they have for the class that would help them.

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Concepts

social-emotional learning, communication, interpersonal communication, self-awareness, Social & Emotional Learning

Instructional Ideas

  • The closing routine is designed to take between 5 and 10 minutes; set aside extra time if using it for the first time
  • Add a response to each participant's suggestions and incorporate suggestions in your planning
  • The Compass Points worksheet could also be used at the beginning of the school year to get a sense of the concerns of pupils in a new class

Classroom Considerations

  • An overview of the entire series is provided in the Included Materials section
  • 12th of 15 routines in the series
  • Requires copies of the Compass Points worksheet
  • Includes directions for in-person and remote learning situations

Pros

  • A great communication tool, the worksheet provides participants with a way to communicate with instructors

Cons

  • None

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