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The ability to work in small groups, set and accomplish goals, and manage conflict requires an increasing level of relational capacity. During this activity, the teacher should continue to reinforce the Stage 2 goal of creating a safe space for conflict by allowing students to work through their team dynamics as the risk and challenge of the activities increase.
SET UP:
Chart Paper
Markers
Pre-selected categories
STEPS:
Using newly formed teams, distribute chart paper on which each team can create their resume
Explain that each team is going to create a resume that is representative of the team.
Provide students with one category at a time. Possible categories include: Favorite foods, sports, hobbies, size of family, interesting facts, favorite subjects, etc. Provide a word/statement bank for students to reference.
Announce the category. Give students 30 seconds think time before they can talk.
Have students discuss the category in pairs in order to stimulate their thinking.
Have students write individual responses for one minute
As a team, have students share their individual responses one at a time using a structure like Round-Robin. Allow students to ask each other questions for additional information.
Provide teams with three or four minutes to summarize what each individual shared and create a statement to add to their resume on chart paper. Repeat this process for multiple categories
Once the resumes are complete, have team create a team name to add to their poster.
Have each team share their resume with the class of another team.
ADAPT TO PRIMARY:
Provide each team with chart paper containing four large boxes drawn on it. Label each box using words or images representing the category that students are to discuss. Examples include: Favorite activities, family members, favorite vacation spots, favorite subjects, etc.
With the chart paper laying on the floor or a table, have students work with a partner to discuss and draw/write their responses for each category. Rotate partners around the chart paper until everyone has had a chance to respond to all categories. Allow each team time to discuss connections and make observations from their charts.
EXTENSION:
To integrate technology:
Have teams research parts of a resume and select categories that they feel are most important to share
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