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My Name is Judith S Munsaka.
Activity five (5):  Ten talking points.  These are selected points from a topic to help pupils reason at length:
* Subject:  Science
* Topic :  Amphibians and reptiles
I have chosen the above activity because it helped pupils to think on why certain (things or animals) are said to be what they are.  For example; pupils had to think hard as to why it is true that Amphibians and reptiles are called cold blooded animals.  Many reasons where given as to why, answers like True and False were given.  This was illustrated through group work.  Pupils discussed in their groups as to why they chose true or false to the given sentences.  In their discussions they interacted freely, even arguing at times especially on the point which read 'snakes are special reptiles'.  A lot of them argued that it is not special because it is dangerous.  Not knowing that it becomes a special reptile because it has no legs.  They tried their best to support their answers by giving reasons.  Most of them gave reasons but not in written form.  Very few groups completed writing reasons to all sentences due to too many talking points (10).  But interactive teaching and learning took place.  Putting pupils in groups/peers to discuss talking points helps a lot because it creates room for pupils to share ideas freely and also interact freely.