
3-2-1
At a Glance
Subject
- English & Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
Grade
6–12Overview

Teaching Strategies
What Is the 3-2-1 Strategy?
A 3-2-1 prompt helps students structure their responses to a text, film, or lesson by asking them to describe three takeaways, two questions, and one thing they enjoyed.
It provides an easy way for teachers to check for understanding and to gauge students’ interest in a topic. Sharing 3-2-1 responses is also an effective way to prompt a class discussion or to review material from the previous lesson.
Instructions
How to Use the 3-2-1 Strategy
Variations on the 3-2-1 Strategy
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