Leader Intro
What is the first thing you should say in your leader intro?
Your name!
What number do you count to consecutively?
20
What should they say about their names?
Who should start the game?
The link crew leader should always start
How many squares should the paper be folded into?
6 squares
How long should each leader take saying their intro?
1 minute!
What happens if two people say the same number at the same time?
The group starts over
What do they do with their nametag before the game start?
Take it off and put it behind their leg
What should your freshmen make sure of when they move around in the circle?
That the person on their right and left is different from the original order.
What should you tell your freshmen about what they write down?
They will be sharing with people, so don't write down something they wouldn't want to share
Why is your leader intro important?
To make a good first impression and set the tone.
What's the minimum and maximum of numbers each person can say?
One and three
What happens if someone flinches or pulls back their hand?
They must go into the middle.
What position should the freshmen be in when they first start tossing the ball?
Kneeling
How should the freshmen be sitting with their partner?
Hip to hip
What are the 3 main things you have to talk about?
Your life inside school, outside school, and why you wanted to be a Link Crew Leader.
What the relevance of this activity?
Shared goal, participation, it's okay to make mistakes
What should you do if a student gets stuck in the middle?
Mess up on the purpose, offer to go in the middle
What specific phrasing is needed during instruction?
Gently toss the ball
What should the freshmen do with their paper while listening to their partner?
Put it under their leg
What are elements of a good introduction?
Eye contact, sound of a smile, keep it authentic, hand gestures, projection, enthusiasm, confidence
How long does Count Off take?
8 minutes
What should a student say instead if they don't know the significance of their name?
Birthplace
What questions should you ask during the mini process?
What strategies have we been using to successfully juggle them? How does this apply to school and/or life? What do the balls represent?
How should you pair the freshmen?
First: Boy + Girl
Second: Girl + Girl
Try not to: Boy + Boy