TYWLS Harlem Science teacher Melina Melendez wanted a way to introduce her students to a new topic with their raw reactions. In the video below, you can see how Melina used the React micro-routine to jumpstart their thinking with a visual that shows one relationship between the earth and the sun.
Giving students time to brainstorm questions allows them to tap into prior knowledge. Also, teachers get a chance to observe student thinking. Watch Melina guide her students through React as a warm-up before watching a video.