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How was your summer vacation? Encourage class members to meet their new friends with a back-to-school activity that compares summer vacations using a Venn diagram.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the worksheet as a brainstorm for a longer comparative essay
- Pass out the assignment on the first day of school as an icebreaker
- Model how to complete the Venn diagram and provide a list of potential questions or discussion topics for pairs to reference, including any possible summer trips or special occasions
Classroom Considerations
- Does not provide any additional educational value outside of the Venn diagram and brief discussion
- Designed for special education classrooms but helpful for any class setting
Pros
- Prompts discussion on a day when learners may be too shy to engage in conversation
- Reinforces categorizing and comparing skills
Cons
- None