Back to School Community Building Activity | Interview a Classmate | Middle School
Engage your middle & high school students in a meaningful and interactive community-building experience with this Community Conversations Activity. This resource is designed to promote student choice, collaboration, and a sense of belonging within your classroom.
What’s Included:
Editable Question List: A variety of thought-provoking interview questions and conversation starters, allowing students to choose which questions to ask and answer.
Clear Directions: Step-by-step instructions for implementing the activity, including how to pair students and facilitate sharing sessions.
Timer Guidelines: Suggestions for using timers to keep the activity on track and maintain a lively pace.
Why Use This Activity?
Promotes Student Choice: Students have the autonomy to select questions that interest them, fostering personal investment in the conversations.
Builds Relationships: Encourages students to learn about each other's interests, experiences, and perspectives, enhancing empathy and understanding.
Supports Classroom Community: Establishes a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere from the start of the school year, laying the foundation for positive interactions and collaboration.
How to Use:
Prepare: Print the question cards and review the directions.
Pair Up: Organize students into pairs and guide them through the interview rounds.
Share and Reflect: Facilitate a sharing session where students discuss what they learned about their classmates.
Empower your students to connect authentically and deepen their understanding of each other with our Community Conversations Activity. Ideal for the beginning of the school year or anytime you want to strengthen community bonds in your classroom
Engage your middle & high school students in a meaningful and interactive community-building experience with this Community Conversations Activity. This resource is designed to promote student choice, collaboration, and a sense of belonging within your classroom.
What’s Included:
Editable Question List: A variety of thought-provoking interview questions and conversation starters, allowing students to choose which questions to ask and answer.
Clear Directions: Step-by-step instructions for implementing the activity, including how to pair students and facilitate sharing sessions.
Timer Guidelines: Suggestions for using timers to keep the activity on track and maintain a lively pace.
Why Use This Activity?
Promotes Student Choice: Students have the autonomy to select questions that interest them, fostering personal investment in the conversations.
Builds Relationships: Encourages students to learn about each other's interests, experiences, and perspectives, enhancing empathy and understanding.
Supports Classroom Community: Establishes a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere from the start of the school year, laying the foundation for positive interactions and collaboration.
How to Use:
Prepare: Print the question cards and review the directions.
Pair Up: Organize students into pairs and guide them through the interview rounds.
Share and Reflect: Facilitate a sharing session where students discuss what they learned about their classmates.
Empower your students to connect authentically and deepen their understanding of each other with our Community Conversations Activity. Ideal for the beginning of the school year or anytime you want to strengthen community bonds in your classroom
Engage your middle & high school students in a meaningful and interactive community-building experience with this Community Conversations Activity. This resource is designed to promote student choice, collaboration, and a sense of belonging within your classroom.
What’s Included:
Editable Question List: A variety of thought-provoking interview questions and conversation starters, allowing students to choose which questions to ask and answer.
Clear Directions: Step-by-step instructions for implementing the activity, including how to pair students and facilitate sharing sessions.
Timer Guidelines: Suggestions for using timers to keep the activity on track and maintain a lively pace.
Why Use This Activity?
Promotes Student Choice: Students have the autonomy to select questions that interest them, fostering personal investment in the conversations.
Builds Relationships: Encourages students to learn about each other's interests, experiences, and perspectives, enhancing empathy and understanding.
Supports Classroom Community: Establishes a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere from the start of the school year, laying the foundation for positive interactions and collaboration.
How to Use:
Prepare: Print the question cards and review the directions.
Pair Up: Organize students into pairs and guide them through the interview rounds.
Share and Reflect: Facilitate a sharing session where students discuss what they learned about their classmates.
Empower your students to connect authentically and deepen their understanding of each other with our Community Conversations Activity. Ideal for the beginning of the school year or anytime you want to strengthen community bonds in your classroom
