Roses and Thorns (Highs and Lows)

Topics and Competencies

Icebreakers

Grade Level

Middle Grades, High School, College/Adult

Subject Area Integration

None

Author(s)

Christy M. Byrd

Source

Adapted from Program on Intergroup Relations, University of Michigan

Date Created/Most Recently Revised

Unknown/March 2021

Time

5-10 minutes

Setting

Appropriate for multiple settings

Type and Level of Engagement

Group Work, High Engagement

Accessibility

Learning Objectives

• Get to know each other

Materials

• None

Instructions

• Ask each student to share one high point (rose) from the past week and one low point (thorn).

Variations

• Share in pairs/triads

Extensions

Assessments

Evidence of Effectiveness

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