This activity takes place after an initial lesson on topic sentences, concluding sentences and supporting details. As a warm-up activity at the start of class, students do a quick interview where they ask three classmates what their special skill is that makes them great to work with (see handout).
Divide students into groups of four or five. Once in groups, ask students which person in their group said they were a good leader or always organized during the warm-up. That person is the group leader and must tell their group-mates which parts of the handout to read aloud. Ask students which person in their group said they were always punctual during the warm-up. That person is the time-keeper.
Post a timer on the screen for 20 minutes and have the small groups start to read and work through the handout. After the 20 minutes is over, call on different groups and have them discuss their answers as a whole class.
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