The Five-Minute Teach Script

1The theme in one sentence

Who are we, and what do we want? "We are ___, trying to ___."

2How you win

"The game ends when ___. The winner has the most ___." Then the ways to score, biggest first.

3The turn

"On your turn, you do one of these things." Show it with real pieces.

4The one gotcha

The rule that surprises people. Say it now, and again when it first happens.

5What to skip

Rare rules, exceptions and strategy. Teach each one when it first comes up.

6The first-round plan

Open hands or a practice round? Which two good moves will you point out?

Timed run

Say it aloud with a timer. Cut until the first move comes in under five minutes.

First try: ______ min    Second try: ______ min    Final: ______ min