8 Closing Activities to Wrap Up a Lesson
Ensure that the work of today doesn’t fade away with these engaging closure exercises that check for understanding, clear up misconceptions, and lock in learning.
There’s not always enough time, but a few minutes at the end of a class period are all it takes to surface and correct misunderstandings, emphasize key points, and consolidate recently learned content. And the right closing activities can do double duty—they help teachers check for understanding while engaging students in a fun pursuit that makes learning stick.
To find many more creative ways to end lessons for different grade levels and subject areas, read Paige Tutt’s article for Edutopia titled “27 Super-Smart, Teacher-Tested Closing Activities.”
To learn how to check for understanding using the exercises shown in the video, visit these sources:
- Three W’s from Ann Sipe, via Richmond County School System
- Two-Dollar Summary from Ann Lewis and Aleta Thompson, via Edutopia
- Riff on Rock, Paper, Scissors from Shannon Kenyon, via Edutopia
- Finger Poll/Finger Signals from Mel Mercado, via Facebook
- Quiz the Next Class from Todd Finley, via Edutopia
- Find the Error/Misconception Check from Laura Thomas, via Edutopia
- Fireworks and Feedback from Jason Kennedy, via MiddleWeb
- Reflect Ball activity from Eman Bekheet, via Facebook