2.2: Class collage
This activity encourages the use of positive language when describing classmates.
Tasks
- Write students' names on separate pieces of paper (or cardboard) and place them in a tin.
- Ask students to each select a name from the tin and ask them to write down three positive things to say about this person.
Example:
- I chose Amy.
- She is kind.
- She has nice blue eyes.
- She lets me play games.
- Ask students to sit in a circle and share what they have written.
- Ask students to find a friend and create a drawing or paper model of each other. Under the artwork, students should write positive descriptions of their friend.
Example:
- This is Mary.
- She has _____________ hair.
- She has _____________ eyes.
- She is _________________ and ________________.
- After this activity, ask students to brainstorm all the good things about their class and how the individuals in it contribute to making it a great class. Record students' responses on the board or on butcher's paper.
- Jointly construct an exposition "Class X is a great class because…."
- Display the exposition and the student artwork in the classroom.
- Teachers should ensure that descriptions and artwork about students are positive.
- Encourage students to observe and discuss shape, colour and position of facial and other features during the drawing/model activity.
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- Tin or box
- Paper OR cardboard
- Butcher's paper
- A4 paper
- Coloured pencils, textas or paint
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