I have been searching high and low for some basic entry tasks for my middle school science class room. I was (am still) looking for something simple...and more importantly something that was already created for me, and I came across this short video:
I haven't read the book, but my husband has...and he loved it. So, basically...I started class today by showing this short clip and then afterwards, I posted this question on my smartboard: "What is your sentence for THIS YEAR at school?" I told them that it didn't have to be specific to my class. It could be about a different class, a sporting season, their relationship with friends, their relationship with God, etc. I told them to think about what they wanted to others to say about them by the end of this school year. Once they came up with their "sentence" I asked them to come up with at least three steps that they would need to take in order to make their "sentence" a reality.
I must say, I was beyond proud of the sentences that my students turned in:
She brightened peoples days when they were feeling down.
She shines Jesus in whatever she does.
She is the one who cheered people up.
He helped his classmates succeed in what they do and let them know that they have a friend that will be there for them.
She was a great person, an awesome friend, a strong woman of God, and I want to be like her.
He always did his best.
She lived for God and she was an influence on everyone she met.
He was a good friend.
These are just a few examples of what my students turned in. I am so proud of them. Throughout the year, we will be looking back at our "sentences" and asking ourselves the second question from the video: "Am I better today than I was yesterday?"
I thought this was such a fun way to start the school year. Let me know if you use this in your class. I would love to hear some of your student responses as well.
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