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Short structures (up to 10 minutes)

Short doesn't mean lightweight: in ten minutes a class activates prior knowledge, a teacher checks understanding, and everyone practises actively — provided the structure is tight. Everything on this page is guaranteed to fit within 10 minutes (one round, in class), with a fixed time per step and the timer running on the board.

5 structures in this theme

Stand Up & Sit Down
Participants respond to statements by standing (agree) or staying seated (disagree).
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2–4 min5.04.8
Taking Turns
Work in pairs or small groups. Take turns giving one answer to the question.
Everyone joins inCooperative learning
2–4 · 3–5 min
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On time
Everyone gets a timed turn to speak about a topic — choose the group size and grouping while playing.
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2–6 · 3–5 min
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Copy Me
A makes something while giving instructions. B copies without looking! Then compare and switch roles.
Everyone joins inTPR
5–10 min4.0
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Four Corners
Participants choose a corner that matches their answer to a statement. They move, exchange thoughts — and can change corners if persuaded.
Everyone joins in
3–5 min
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