Writing and thinking

Diamond 9

Pupils rank nine cards in a diamond and explain their choice.

AI if you choose, or you
A Diamond 9 ranking the causes of the First World War
A Diamond 9 ranking the causes of the First World War

Good for

Prioritising factors, causes or arguments.

How to set it up

  1. 1Open the assignment in the editor and choose Add task.
  2. 2Pick Diamond 9.
  3. 3Write the nine cards and the question pupils rank them against.
  4. 4Open Practice Preview to try it as a pupil, then run the readiness check before you set it.

Tips from the classroom

  • The justification is the evidence of thinking, so ask for it.