Talk topics wheel: a random topic for a one-minute talk v0.2.0
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Thirty light, open topics for speaking practice, morning meeting and partner talk, each one easy to say something about without any preparation.
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- Tap the wheel, press Space, or drag it and let go to flick it. The winner is drawn first with your browser's secure random generator; the pegs, the clicks and the big reveal only show it.
- Choose Fade the winner or Remove the winner to use every entry once, or Keep everyone in for repeats. “Original list” brings back the starting entries, and Print makes a paper spinner of the list.
Ideas for class
- One-minute talks: spin, give the speaker ten seconds to think, start a one-minute timer, and the class listens for one detail to ask about.
- Partner talk before writing: spin a topic, partners tell each other their idea for two minutes, then everyone writes the first sentence.
- Morning meeting share: one spin a day, and three volunteers each say a sentence about the topic before the day begins.
- Listening practice: after a talk, the listener repeats back the speaker's main point and one detail, then they swap roles.
- Add your own topics from the current unit, such as a planet you would visit or a character you would interview, alongside these.
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Questions
Are the topics safe for every child?
They are light on purpose: likes, places, games, ideas and school. None asks about a child's home, family or anything private, so nobody has to choose between sharing and staying quiet.
How long should a talk be?
Thirty seconds to a minute is right for most classes, with ten seconds to think first. Start shorter with younger students and let the timer, not you, end each talk.
Can a student pass?
Yes. Let a student who is not ready pass to a partner or spin again; the aim is practice, not pressure. Fade the winner keeps a topic from coming back too soon.
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