Grades 6-8 (ages 11–14)Ages 11–14
Class discussion for grades 6–8
Use this screen during advisory, social studies, ELA, or any time you want students to think and share ideas together. The class will see a word cloud form in real time, a checklist for discussion steps, a timer, a poll, and a name picker so everyone gets a fair turn.
Students join with their devices to submit answers and vote, while you guide the discussion from the front. This helps keep the conversation focused and fair for middle schoolers.
Free for teachers. Your screens, classes and uploads are saved to your account.
How to use it in class
- 1Pick your class from the roster and display the screen.
- 2Share the join link or QR code for student devices.
- 3Ask students to submit their first thoughts to the word cloud.
- 4Use the name picker to call on students fairly.
- 5Guide the discussion with the checklist and timer.
- 6Wrap up with the poll to see what the class thinks.
Why it works
- Word clouds help all voices be seen, not just the loudest ones.
- Name picker ensures everyone has a chance to speak.
- Checklists and timers keep the discussion structured and on track.
Tips
- Remind students to keep answers short in the word cloud.
- Use the checklist to model respectful discussion habits.
- Pause the timer if the conversation gets really interesting.
Make it your own
- Use in science to discuss experiment results.
- Adapt for remote or hybrid by sharing your screen and links.
- Support quieter students by letting them submit answers anonymously.
Questions teachers ask
What if some students don't have devices?
They can share with a partner or you can add their ideas from the front. The main discussion still works.
Can I reuse this screen for different topics?
Yes, just change the prompt and poll question to fit your lesson.
How do I make sure everyone participates?
The name picker randomly selects students, so everyone has a fair chance to share.
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