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Some lessons begin with a warm-up. Others start with a review. It is even possible to start with both a warm-up and a review. It all depends on your class situation.
A review connects the current lesson with previous lessons by going over points that were taught or learned previously. For example, "Last time we learned about introductions..."
Good reviews are not teacher dominated. Rather, they allow the students to demonstrate what they learned and what they remember.
 | The review often leads into the current lesson. In such cases, the review serves as a warm-up also. In some classes, such as those where a different group of students shows up each time, a review is not an appropriate way to begin. A warm-up activity is still needed, however. |
| The purpose of a warm-up is to help students get in the mood for class. A warm-up may be necessary to "wake them up," make them happy to be there, or to set the tone for what will follow. |  |
A warm-up may take many forms. It can be a question, or a story. It might involve showing the class a picture and drawing them into a discussion.
Use your imagination and creativity, but keep the warm-up connected to the lesson that will follow.
For example...
Before going on, take a minute and write down some of the ideas you have learned in this section.
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