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Unit 7: Synthesis Activity

  1. Give each student six index cards.
  2. Have each student write his or her name on the top of each card.
  3. Collect the index cards and divide into two groups, three cards of each student in each group.
  4. Distribute the first group of index cards to students so that each student receives three cards with three different student names.
  5. Tell students they are to write down one or two things they like about each student whose card they have.
  6. Collect the cards.
  7. Distribute the second group of cards so that each student receives three cards with three different student names.
  8. Tell students this time they are to write one way they think the students whose cards they have could become more likable.
  9. Collect the cards.
  10. Put the cards for each student together.
  11. Review the comments and suggestions for improvement to be sure they are appropriate.
  12. Meet with each student to discuss the comments and suggestions that were volunteered.
  13. Ask students to decide if the information volunteered addresses behaviors that are under their control.
  14. Have students select one idea for improvement and suggest specific ways they can change that behavior.