Points in Common: Icebreaker
An icebreaker you can use online or offline to help your new groups get to know each other. What do they have in common?
How to use this icebreaker:
- Print a copy of page 1 and cut out the cards. Print a copy of page 2 for each student. If working online, send the whole PDF to each student.
- Each student draws a card at random. Give students a couple of minutes to think about how they will respond to the card. Then, put students in pairs. If working online, students can choose whichever card they want from page 1. Then, put them into breakout rooms.
- Set a time-limit for 2-3 minutes. Students take turns responding to the card with their partner. The partner takes notes on page 2 about anything they have in common while they listen.
- Switch the partners and repeat the same process 3-4 times so that their notes on page 2 are filled.
- Students then take turns presenting to the class with whom they have the most points in common.
1 review for Points in Common: Icebreaker
Ian Kime
I have been teaching English abroad since receiving my CELTA certificate in Poland in 2018. I enjoy tracking my individual students’ development but love having lessons with big groups! Now that I teach online, I am accompanied by my sidekicks Olaf, Mała, Pirate and Bandit on a regular basis.
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teacherpaberardo –
The download button for this activity seems to have been removed.
Ian Kime –
Thanks, it’s been updated and the download button should now appear 🙂