Having your class say key content out loud and all together (choral repetition) has a number of advantages, including giving everyone a chance to speak and making the learning memorable.
Train your class to do this in response to a short cue, such as:
All together!
Everyone!
After you say the key content, just use the cue – perhaps with a hand gesture to emphasise it’s their turn to repeat what you just said. Have high expectations – make sure everyone joins in.
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