Paired+Verbal+Fluency

=Paired Verbal Fluency=

Paired Verbal Fluency provides practice in "summing up" what has been read or learned. Students take turns reviewing with a partner what they learned from a reading, video, class presentation, or discussion.

Steps:
 * 1) Pair students as Partner A and B. Partner A begins by orally recounting something memorable or interesting in the material and talks steadily for 60 seconds, while Partner B listens. After 60 seconds, tell the partners to switch and change roles. Partner B cannot repeat anything recalled by A.
 * 2) When Partner B has talked for 60 seconds, tell the partners to switch again. Now, Partner A has 40 seconds to continue to review. Again, stipulate that nothing stated by either partner can be repeated. Announce another switch in which Partner B gets a 40-second turn.
 * 3) Follow the same pattern, allowing each partner 20 seconds to recap their discussion.

Notes:
 * This strategy is a fast-paced way for students to summarize their learning. The no-repeat rule forces partners to dig deeper into the information and to listen carefully during the review rather than mentally rehearsing what to say during a summary.
 * Time periods can be adjusted to fit the needs of the students, and when the activity is completed, confusions or questions that surfaced during the review can be addressed.
 * Allowing students to access their notes or textbook during the review is optional.