Mr. Silberman's Classes 14-15

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ADVISORY ACTIVITIES WEEK OF 8/25/14


Check-In Question (Monday)

"Who are you and what is one 'wondering' you have? What is one hope you have for this year?"; What is our Advisory about? (Facilitators)


Wednesday Activity – “Getting to Know You”


    • Name Race
      • Round 1
        • One person says their name and then, going clockwise – each person says their name until it gets back to the original person.
          • You should run this until they improve their time twice.
      • Round 2
        • One person says the name of the person to their left, going clockwise – each person should say the name of the person to their left until it gets back to the original person.
          • You should run this until you get through the circle getting each name correct and improve your time once.
      • Round 3
        • On person says their name; the next person says the name of the person next to them then their own name; going clockwise – the next person should say the names of the two people to their left and then their own name, etc. The game finishes when the person who started the game can name everyone in the circle.

    • Hi _________, I’m __________
      • You start by introducing yourself to someone (of a different grade level) and shake their hand, once you shake hands, keep the hands clasped.
      • You now must each find another pair in which to introduce yourself and your partner and shake hands with your free hand (must be a left-right handshake).
      • Your group of 4 should now introduce your entire group to another group of four, if you identify all of the people correctly – join that group – and so on.
      • The end of the game should be where at least one member of each grade level should be able to identify every name in the Advisory.

    • Other Game Options:
      • Name Drop (behind a large piece of butcher paper
      • Group Name Juggle
      • Adjective Introduction
      • Three Question Interview
  • Debrief
    • After doing these activities, how do you feel about being a member of this Advisory?
    • What is the biggest surprise you’ve had this week?
    • Do you feel comfortable? If not, what can we do to help you with that?