8/27/2014 Bellringer: Get out a piece of paper, a pen, and a hard surface to write on (folder, binder, etc.). Learning Target: You will learn the classroom.

8/27/2014• Bellringer: Get out a piece of paper, a pen, and a

hard surface to write on (folder, binder, etc.).

• Learning Target: You will learn the classroom procedure for Quick Quotes, while getting to know your peers.

• Agenda:• Quick Quotes• Quick Quotes Debrief

QUICK QUOTES• Head your paper correctly, including the title.

• With your materials, bring your chairs into the middle of the room and face the center. You should be directly across from someone.

• A prompt/question will come up on the board. You will have two minutes to discuss the prompt/question and write your answer on your paper.• For today, you will just write down the name of the

person across from you and something they said in a nutshell.

•After two minutes is up, you will move to the seat to your left.

NAMES• What is your full name?• How did you get your

name? • Are you named after

anyone?

FOOD• What is your favorite food? • What do you eat when you're

happy? • What do you eat when you're

sad? • What is your favorite dessert? • What would you never eat?

BOOKS READ• What are you reading right now? • What book do you want to read

next? • Do you prefer magazines? • What is the most interesting

thing you've learned from a book?

PLACES BEEN• Where were you born? • Where have you lived? • What was your favorite house? • Where do you like to go with

your family? • Describe your dream house.

SPARE TIME• What are your hobbies? • Do you spend time by

yourself or with friends? • What would you do if you

had a spare month to fill?

PEOPLE• Who influences you? • What famous person would

you like to know? • Who has done something

you found inspirational? • Who do you miss the most?

PETS• Have you had a pet? • How did you get it? • How long did you have it? • Are you an animal person? • What is your favorite

animal?

SPORTS• Do you like to play sport or

watch? • What sport do you like? • Have you played on any sports

teams? • If you could go to an Olympic

event what would you choose?

SCHOOL• Where did you go to

elementary school? • What is your favorite

subject? • Where do you want to go

to college?

MUSIC• Do you play an instrument?• When did you start? • What music do you like to

listen to? • What is your favorite song? • Do you like to sing?

GAMES• Do you like to play games? • What games did you play as a

child? • Do you have a favorite board

game? • What TV game show do you

like?

SLEEP• Are you a morning person? • Do you like to sleep in? • Can you sleep anywhere? • What's the longest you've ever

been awake? • Do you have favorite pajamas?

DREAMS• What do you want to be when

you grew up? • What is your wildest dream? If

you could go anywhere, where would you go?

• Have you had a recurring dream? a scary dream?

WEATHER• What is your favorite season? • Have you seen snow? • What type of weather scares

you? • What type of rain do you like

best? • Can you see pictures in clouds?

HEALTH• Have you ever had an

operation? • Do you hate going to the

dentist? • Do you wear contacts? • What illness scares you? • Been in a car accident?

HOLIDAYS• What is your favorite vacation

spot? • Where did you go on vacation

as a child? • What is your favorite public

holiday? • What do you love about

Christmas?

CLOTHES• Do you have a favorite

outfit? • What was the worst thing

you ever wore? • Have you ever had to wear

a costume? • Do you like to dress up?

MOVIES• What is your favorite movie? • What was the last movie you

saw? • If you could make a movie

what would it be about? • What do you wish they'd

make a movie of?

QUICK QUOTES DEBRIEF• When we use this activity for content, the

questions will be content-based questions or prompts that you have to discuss and find answers to.

• In this activity setting, what skills do you need to have to participate appropriately?