Chose one of the following (or another such activity of your choosing) as advisees learn more about each other.
Paired Introductions:
Might pair students by using one of the following:
Counting off (If you have 14 advisees, count off to seven two times and then find the person with the same number.)
Two decks of playing cards (advisees with the same card are partners)
Draw names (half of the names go in/the other half draw for a partner)
Give advisory pairs 60 seconds each to ask each other these questions and prepare their introductions. Then allow time for each introduction.
Name-Matching Exercise
On a 5x8 card or piece of paper, ask everyone to write one word that begins with the first letter (or sound) of his/her first name that reflects something about themselves (Chris - creative, Cindy - smiling).
Ask everyone to say his/her name, the word, and the connection to the chosen word. Then ask everyone to toss the cards into a pile. Using a timer, ask for a volunteer to see how fast he/she can return the correct card to the person who wrote it. Do this a number of times to see if successive advisees can beat the previous time.
Today's Objective:
Essential Questions:
Class Format: Groups of two, whole group
Time Allotment: 15 minutes
Today's Activities:
Resources:
This lesson taken, in part, from The Advisory Guide: Designing and Implementing Effective Advisory Programs in Secondary Schools, page 116-118.