What is Bell-Ringer Mode?
Bell-Ringer Mode uses the exact same 3–5 multiple-choice questions found on the lesson’s Primary Worksheet. It's simply an alternative, teacher-led delivery method designed for:
Saving Class Time: Quickly reviewing content as students settle in.
Flexibility: Allowing you to pick and choose questions or do them all.
Discussion: Focusing on shared class discussion and immediate feedback.
No Time Constraints: Unlike the standard Group Activity, you control the pace.
How to Access and Launch Bell-Ringer Mode
Follow these simple steps to project the questions for your class:
🧭 Navigating the Platform
Log in to ChalkTalk using your teacher account.
Locate the Lesson of interest.
Navigate to the Group Activity tab for that lesson.
Select the Bell-Ringer Mode option.
Project your screen on the board for the class to view.
📖 Reading Passages
For questions with an accompanying reading passage, have students read as they are settling into their seats and while you take attendance.
🤔 Working on Questions
Work on the questions as a class. You may pick and choose: discuss each question individually or only review certain key questions.
✅ Reviewing Answers
Choose to unveil and discuss the answer explanations by selecting Show Answers before moving onto the next question. This facilitates immediate learning and clarification.
⏱️ Duration
With only 3–5 questions, Bell-Ringer Mode is highly efficient, ensuring the warm-up takes up very little of your class time.