Would you rather ( or WYR) questions provide 2 desirable or undesirable choices. Such as
WOULD YOU RATHER STAY UP LATE OR GET UP EARLY?
Students reflect on the choices, evaluate each option, form their opinion and support their choice.
So WHY use these questions?
Because students can practice critical thinking skills such as :
⭐questioning
⭐reflecting
⭐evaluating
⭐forming an opinion
⭐supporting an opinion
The best part is practicing critical thinking with Would You Rather is low stakes but high engagement.
⭐ Using WYR questions can provide opportunities to reteach and remind students how to form and support an opinion.
⭐These opportunities help students build confidence with critical thinking skills.
⭐Students also have fun discussing answers with their classmates.
⭐Finally discussing and learning to respect others’ opinions helps build respect and community
WHEN should you use would you rather questions?
⭐When you need a quick time filler
⭐As morning work or a bell ringer
⭐For your sub plans
⭐As a literacy center choice
⭐During morning meeting
⭐For fast finishers
REALLY …ANYTIME
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