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Why I Swapped Traditional Discussion Questions for Roll-the-Dice Boards - And Never Looked Back

Why I Swapped Traditional Discussion Questions for Roll-the-Dice Boards - And Never Looked Back

Tired of classroom discussions that fall flat? I was too - until I swapped traditional comprehension questions for a simple roll-the-dice game that completely transformed the way my students talk about literature. These boards turn discussion into something engaging, student-led, and genuinely thought-provoking. Here’s how I use them, why they work, and how you can try them in your classroom too.

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