Sunday, February 12, 2012

Top Ten Things Activity - Middle School English

Here is an idea fora first day content activity in middle school English!

Top Ten: Top Ten Things You Need to Know About Me
7th Grade English
(Objective: To build a collaborative classroom community by getting to know each other on a personal level; oral communication skills, intrapersonal skills – reflection skills)

Instructions: Create a poster based on the top ten things we should know about you.  Use the magazines in the front of the classroom to cut out pictures and/or words for your poster.  You can also you’re your own pictures or write out anything in neat, clean handwriting.  Remember that the purpose is to help us get to know each other better. Think about what is important to you, what you’re passionate about, things that you really enjoy, and what you believe defines you as an individual.  Be prepared to share the poster next class period with the class!

Grading Rubric: Review rubric with students and post rubric at the front of the classroom so that they can have access to it while creating their posters. 

Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Me Rubric
 
Students will make the posters on the first day and present them on the second day.  I will provide all the magazines and newspapers from which students can cut out their pictures and words/phrases.


What are some great "first day" content activities that you use for English or Theater (all grades)?

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