Part II: Session 1, Week 1

Before the Session:

1.       Resource Box: Prepare a Classroom Resource Box. This shared resource is a useful place to keep activity cards, game boards, strip story texts, etc. and classroom supplies. Contents of the box should include (as appropriate):

    l        2 or 3 paper knives or pairs of scissors
    l        at least 6 large dice (and board-game markers if possible)
    l        rubber bands
    l        2 or 3 glue sticks
    l        scotch tape
    l        pens, pencils, board pens, chalk
    l        etc. (stickers, labels, scrap paper)

2.       Session Duration: The sessions in this book (see page 1) last for 50 minutes. If your classes have different durations, you need to adjust the sessions. For example, a two-hour block would represent 2 sessions.

3.       Attendance Sheet:

    l        Write the dates of each session on the register. Class Journal, page 87.

4.       My Classmates:

    l        Prepare blank sheets of A4 paper for students who do not have a copy of the Student Workbook in Session 1 (one sheet per person).

5.       Did You ?:

    l        Prepare a game board for each group of 4 students. It is a good idea to have one board in reserve as well. Class Journal, page 110.
    l        Prepare dice ?one for each group.
    l        Prepare one set of 120 cards. Divide these among the groups.
    Class Journal, pages 112 - 126
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6.       Do You ?:

    l        Prepare a game board for each group of 4 students. It is a good idea to have one board in reserve as well. Class Journal, page 111.
    l        Prepare dice ?one for each group.
    l        Prepare one set of 120 cards. Divide these among the groups. These are the same cards as for Did You ? Class Journal, pages pages 112 - 126.

7.       Photo Pages:

    l        Put your photo in the first photo box and fill in your details.
    Remember you will need to do this for each U2U class.
    Class Journal,
    page 91.