Do you want to engage all your students in getting to know each other? Are you looking for a fun way to build classroom community? Then download this Back to School First Day of School Activity for Middle School ELA! Use this brainstorming game to get students working together and get everyone participating! It's also a fun way to get to know your students!

Students work individually or in small groups to brainstorm answers to various topics and categories. This no-prep activity takes one minute to learn, can be played repeatedly, and is perfect for building a foundation of teamwork and looking forward to the new year.

➟ To play, students will see a prompt and brainstorm answers. Prompts include things such as:

• Name something you will do at the beginning of the school year that starts with the letter "A"
• What is one thing you will do with friends that starts with the letter "C"
• What do you think you will learn about yourself this year that starts with the letter "U"

See how creative your students can get all while learning about each other and thinking ahead to the new year!

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