Interview a Classmate! The Perfect First Day of School Activity!

1. Partner up your students using a random partner generator or by using our Random Name Picker online app.
2. Give each student a copy of the Interview a Classmate Template.
3. Student A will ask all of the questions on the template to Student B and will record their responses.
4. Student B will ask all of the questions on the template to Student A and will record their responses.
5. Student A will introduce Student B to the class using their responses.
6. Student B will introduce Student A to the class using their responses.

To use this resource virtually, assign each student a partner, and provide them with the Interactive Google Slide version of the Interview a Classmate Template. Then, have each set of partners hold a virtual meeting to ask each other the questions. Hold a class meeting where students will introduce their partners to the entire class.

Easily Download & Print Your Back-to-School Activity

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or Google Slides version of this resource. 

You can also turn this teaching resource into a sustainable activity! Project the worksheet onto a screen and have students record their partner’s answers on notebook paper or a mini dry-erase board. 

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