6 Things You Should Know About…

This exercise can be used for

• generating ideas for writing
• an exit ticket about a topic and you want to see how much the students have retained
• a braindrainer
• a get to know you activity for the beginning of a meeting or a classroom

Examples:

6 things you should know about

ME:

1. I am a reader and I love books.
2. I am a runner – I have raced distances between 5K to 50 miles.
3. I am an introvert with learned extrovert tendencies professionally.
4. I am always learning – if you mention something I have never heard of I will look it up…right there.
5. I love my family and put them first…now.
6. I will trust you – until I don’t. And then we are done. When I mean done I mean it.

Reading:

1. I love to own books – I find them comforting and always have at least one with me.
2. I would go on vacation just to visit bookstores – Seattle and Portland were visited for just that reason!
3. I believe that reading is that gateway to all learning.
4. I love to find books for people that they will love.
5. I give away books so people will be encouraged to read.
6. I take notes, write quotes and write reading responses. I find it fun.

Running:

1. I started running when I was 35 because of the Biggest Loser.
2. I decided I would try it and if I hated it I would stop – I gave myself a month trial period.
3. I started racing and realized I was fast.
4. I am part of several running teams.
5. Some of the best times running has been with Girls On The Run with my running buddies.
6. I run mostly in the early morning before work and also have mentored a group of marathon runners – I am usually mentoring someone running in an informal capacity anyway.

Sebastian:

1. I am a lego freak and builder
2. I am 13 and have been offered 2 jobs. Bw3 and through a random letter in the mail.
3. I like to hang out with friends and family.
4. I went to Hawaii and stayed at a hotel with a skylight.
5. My favorite subject is math and I feel smart doing it.
6. I am a music nerd because I sing all the time.

August 10, 2018August 10, 2018 by TammyB Categories: Uncategorized 9 Comments