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Uplifting Moves in the Classroom #1 “Everyone—write down what _____ said!”
Marcus Luther
The Broken Copier - October 3, 2025
So here we go: four different strategies I use from time to time, and especially during heavier times, to try and uplift students in the classroom:
⓵ “Everyone—write down what _____ said!”
This is one of my absolute favorite moves in the middle of a lesson, especially when students already have highlighters in-hand as we close-read a text.
All it takes? If a student says something that (a) surprises/impresses you in a genuine way and (b) could elevate the thinking of their classmates, ask them if they can repeat it.
Then before they repeat it, you say the magic words: “Everyone else grab your pencils and write down exactly what _____ says—we all need this on our papers.” (Note: you can even add it to your own notes enthusiastically to hammer home the intention.)
Why I love this move? It is a fantastic opportunity to not just celebrate but reaffirm the voice and perspective of a student in a tangible way by literally having their classmates write it down.
Really simple. Really effective.
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