Engaging Classroom Activities for Student Reflection and Creativity
Explore a variety of engaging classroom activities including writing prompts, memoir exercises, brain breaks, and baseline assessments for student reflection and creativity. Encourage students to express themselves through words, images, and personal experiences while fostering critical thinking and self-awareness. Enhance learning experiences with interactive tasks that promote communication and self-expression.
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8-15 SLIDES MRS. SCHULEWITCH
BELL RINGER You're given a free airline ticket to anywhere in the world. Your choice. Write about your choice and reasons why.
6 WORD MEMOIR MEMOIR:Related to our memories. Our memories make up our life story. Six word memoirs are a form of storytelling. Your responsibility? Tell us about your life in six words! You CANNOT write six unrelated words but it also doesn t have to be a complete sentence You will be graded on ideas/content, word choice, voice, and your PowerPoint slide (picture and font for memoir)
6 WORD MEMOIR EXAMPLES Music said everything I never could. Never satisfied always looking for opportunity. I can t keep my own secrets. Play it safe. Go absolutely nowhere. Never too old to reinvent yourself. Silly grin frozen on my face. I m not throwing away my shot. Rock bottom? Hey, I like climbing. Sleep: ancient memory to new parent. It all changed in an instant. Art is what I live for. Music heals a tired, troubled soul.
BRAIN BREAK You have five minutes You can: read a book, draw a picture, take a nap, chat with friends, do homework for another class, write, go to the bathroom/get a drink of water, etc. No technology
SOPHOMORE BASELINE ASSESSMENT Just do your best. This is a BASELINE. I will read the article to you. Answer the four multiple choice questions. This should take about 5-10 minutes. Writing Prompt: It goes without saying that sleep is important, especially in a student s life. Using the evidence the article provides, and your own experiences, take a stand on the importance of sleep in the life of yourself and others your age. Consider the types of tasks you are being asked to perform in school each day.
