Designate four corners in the classroom 1-4. Explain to students you are going to read four statements, then ask them to move to the corner of the room that is closest to the student’s preference. (Note: Halfway between two corners is acceptable - but let them discover this option on their own.) Added twist: Tell each student to focus on another student who they don’t know. After going through the list, find out how many things people have in common with each other.
Round 1
Corner 1: Those who have never been to Legoland
Corner 2: Those who have been to Legoland more than 3 times
Corner 3: Those who have been to Legoland only one time
Corner 4: Those who have been to Legoland 2 times
Round 2
Corner 1: Those whose favorite pet is a dog
Corner 2: Those whose favorite pet is a cat
Corner 3: Those whose favorite pet is a reptile, bird, fish, or other
Corner 4: Those whose favorite pet is at their neighbor’s house (they don’t like pets!)
Round 3
Corner 1: Those whose favorite fun thing to do is to go to a movie
Corner 2: Those whose favorite fun thing to do is go shopping
Corner 3: Those whose favorite fun thing to do is to be outdoors - warm or cold weather!
Corner 4: Those whose favorite fun thing to do is to stay home and watch TV or play video games
Round 4
Corner 1: Those who like football
Corner 2: Those who like basketball
Corner 3: Those who like any other sport
Corner 4: Those who don’t care about sports *You can adapt the statements to apply to your students' interests. You may also write the statements on a big piece of paper and have the students hold the paper while you take a picture so you're able to remember their choices.
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