Ask for a Diagram Plus a Label
Collect a quick model with two labels to see whether the concept is understood without a long written answer.
Worked model: Ask for a Diagram Plus a Label
- 1Collect a quick model with two labels to see whether the concept is understood without a long written answer
- 2Ask learners to label the essential features
- 3Use the sketch to explain a relationship to a partner
- 4Compare with the subject model and correct one meaningful omission
Ask for a diagram plus one meaningful label, such as a liquid particle arrangement with “close together, irregular arrangement”. The label clarifies the concept shown by the sketch.
Teach the move
Prepare · 5 minutes
Choose an idea that can be represented quickly without artistic detail.
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Collect a quick model with two labels to see whether the concept is understood without a long written answer.
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Ask learners to label the essential features.
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Use the sketch to explain a relationship to a partner.
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Compare with the subject model and correct one meaningful omission.
EAL upgrade
Remove supplied diagram outlines, then labels, while preserving the concept.
Keep the subject challenge. Offer one model, visual or language prompt where needed, then check a fresh independent response.
Try it tomorrow
Choose an idea that can be represented quickly without artistic detail.
Collect a quick model with two labels to see whether the concept is understood without a long written answer. Ask learners to label the essential features.
Ask for the same idea in a different representation and compare meanings.
Remove supplied diagram outlines, then labels, while preserving the concept.
What to look for
Ask for the same idea in a different representation and compare meanings.
Teacher language
Adapt these prompts to the task and your learners.
Our purpose is: Collect a quick model with two labels to see whether the concept is understood without a long written answer.
Show the relationship and explain the choice you made.
Try the new case on your own. Show the detail or reasoning that supports your answer.
Which support do you still need, and which part can you now do independently?
Across subjects
Maths: sketch the relationship in a word problem. Humanities: sketch a cause-and-consequence map.
Adjust language support
Use a small word bank, visuals and partner rehearsal when needed. Extend with precise explanations and qualifications. Judge the support from the response to this task.