English

Oral Language 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1, 8.2

Reading/Literature 6.3, 7.4, 8.4

MS.1: Self-image

MS.2: Influence on others

MS.3: Interests, values, and skills of others

What Do You Think?

This activity encourages students to identify and express their ideas in an informal setting.

Steps To Complete the Activity

Have students

• Form a small circle (no more than six students per group).
• Fill in the blank as the leader introduces a sentence. Sample sentences may include:

"If I were a sign, I would say. . ."

"If I were an animal, I would be. . . "

"If I were a jacket, I would look like. . ."

"Three words that describe me are. . ."

"I feel good when. . ."

"What makes me really angry is. . ."

"My goal for this year is. . ."

"The person I admire most is. . ."

• Elaborate on their ideas or ask each other additional questions.

Discussion

The teacher may remind students of the importance of self-discovery and self-knowledge. Also, the teacher may want to encourage students to be sensitive to others’ feelings and differences of opinion.

Resources

Idea for this activity is from the following resource: Fiscus, Lyn, ed. Leadership Curriculum Guide. Reston, VA: National Association of Secondary School Principals, 1995.