Introducing…
The S.P.A.R.K. Cycle
To use this powerful interaction of Back and Forth you need to first teach the
steps of the S.P.A.R.K cycle to students using Handy Memory
WORDS ACTIONS
“S.P.A.R.K.” - Hands in a circle
“Students Create Sentence” - Pull words from mouth
“Partner Switch” -Fingers crossed, hand to side
“All together” -Hand reaching into the air
“Recite alone” -Hands hugging body
“Knowledge Written” -One hand taps head, the other writes
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
- Use “Call and Response” to teach it.
- Make sure they speak and do the actions at the same time.
- Have them practice with a partner/group.
- Once they have learned S.P.A.R.K., Demonstrate to use it to quickly learn a concept. An good example is illustrated in the videos below
VIDEO EXAMPLES
Gr K-3 students…
Gr 4-6 students…
Gr 7+ students…
This strategy works very well with this age students, but we’re still looking for a good video here!
Contact us if you’d like to send us on of your Grade 7+ students doing it!
