OBJECTIVES
MATERIALS.
IMPLEMENTATION
COMMONALITIES
To find that, in spite of whatever differences we have, we have something in common
with every other person.
To find specific commonalities with each member of the class community.
To think of ways to further develop these commonalities.
To develop a sense of community.
Paper; pencils; bulletin board space; yam; cards with names of each classroom member;
stapler; address labels.
Begin by having all classroom members circulate around the room having conversations in
pairs. Each pair must find one characteristic they have in common. This could be a favorite
kind of music, something they really like about school, a common heroine, etc. As soon