BACK TO SCHOOL. Getting-to-know-you ACTIVITY. By Room 213

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1 BACK TO SCHOOL Getting-to-know-you ACTIVITY By Room 3

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3 Getting to know you It s so important to get to know our students as soon as we can, so we can start building those all-important relationships. However, students in middle and high school will see multiple teachers on the first day, and it can be a little mind-numbing for them if we all do the same thing, like the typical what I did all summer essay or a letter of introduction. I decided to make a fun activity that serves multiple purposes. My two page getting to know you activity gets students to introduce themselves to me in a more creative and interesting way. On the first page they will let me know about themselves using some typical English techniques like simile, metaphor and symbolism. This has a dual purpose: not only do I learn about them, but also about their understanding of these techniques. In another section they will let me know what they like and dislike about English class. This can help me with my planning. The second section also has a dual purpose: I get my kids up and moving, (something that s always important but is especially so on the first day back) and it gets them to talk to and learn about each other. The question about favourite books helps me and them learn about good reads to add to our lists. Another activity has them suggest three rules for the class; I will read them over and organize a discussion of them for the next class. The last part is something I give for homework, so they can have time to think. I want them to introduce themselves to me, but I want them to do so in a way that stretches their creative and persuasive muscles. *There is a Canadian AND American version to deal with different spellings. Enjoy your first day back!

4 Name: Write a metaphor to describe yourself: What picture or image would you use to represent who you are: Which song on your playlist best represents who you are or what you believe in? Three things you would take to a deserted island: If my life were a color it would be: Favorite things about English class: Finish this simile: English class is like h#ps://openclipart.org/download/ 83963/Sad- Face.svgh#ps:// openclipart.org/download/83963/sad- Face.svg Least favorite things about English class: A Favorite Quote:

5 Talk to someone you don t know. Write his/her name & two facts about him/her: Getting to know you Find a partner and write down three important rules for this class: 3 Get the name of someone who has read the whole Harry Potter series: Someone who's been in another country: Get the names of five students and their favorite books ever: For homework Yes, I said homework Write me a letter of introduction, but not an ordinary letter of introduction. Instead, I want you to PRETEND that there are a limited number of seats in this classroom, and that I will be choosing who gets to stay and take the class, based on the letters I receive tomorrow. In order to be one of the chosen few, you will have to convince me why you should be selected. Are you the world s greatest English student? Not so great at English but a hard worker? One who never gives up? Or are you fun to have around, witty and charming? Or will you offer something else that will make me glad you re in my class? Be persuasive and help me get to know the real you a little better. (And have fun with it!!) Staple your letter to this sheet and pass it in at the first of next class. Thanks, and I look forward to getting to know you better!

6 Name: Write a metaphor to describe yourself: What picture or image would you use to represent who you are: Which song on your playlist best represents who you are or what you believe in? Three things you would take to a deserted island: If my life were a colour it would be: Favourite things about English class: Finish this simile: English class is like h#ps://openclipart.org/download/ 83963/Sad- Face.svgh#ps:// openclipart.org/download/83963/sad- Face.svg Least favourite things about English class: A Favourite Quote:

7 Talk to someone you don t know. Write his/her name & two facts about him/her: Getting to know you Find a partner and write down three important rules for this class: 3 Get the name of someone who has read the whole Harry Potter series: Someone who's been in another country: Get the names of five students and their favourite books ever: For homework Yes, I said homework Write me a letter of introduction, but not an ordinary letter of introduction. Instead, I want you to PRETEND that there are a limited number of seats in this classroom, and that I will be choosing who gets to stay and take the class, based on the letters I receive tomorrow. In order to be one of the chosen few, you will have to convince me why you should be selected. Are you the world s greatest English student? Not so great at English but a hard worker? One who never gives up? Or are you fun to have around, witty and charming? Or will you offer something else that will make me glad you re in my class? Be persuasive and help me get to know the real you a little better. (And have fun with it!!) Staple your letter to this sheet and pass it in at the first of next class. Thanks, and I look forward to getting to know you better!

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