Donna Shea, Instructor

 Interact with each other willingly  Obtain information about each other comfortably  Introduce each other to the class  Develop a sense of camaraderie with the class

 Each of you will need a pen or pencil  I will pass out a 3 by 5 card, do not write on it until instructor to do so  I will also pass out a questionnaire, do not write on it until instructed to do so

 Think of something about yourself that is unique or interesting  Pick something no one in this class would know  Keep it short and simple  Write the information on your card  Do not include identifying information like age, gender or name

 Places you’ve been or would like to visit  Experiences you’ve had or would like to have  Things you have done or would like to do  Hobbies you have or would like to have  Awards you have received or contests you have won  Famous or historical relatives  Interesting genealogy or family history

 Next I will collect and shuffle the cards  Pick a card and check that it does not belong to you or anyone you know  If you pick your own or someone you think you recognize put it back and pick again

 Its time to play Sherlock Holmes  Everyone stand up and walk around the room talking to each other  Try to find the person on your card by asking indirect questions about each other  Do not read the card and ask if they are the person  The idea is to play detective and find your person without letting them know what you are after just like Sherlock Holmes

 When you find your person interview him or her by asking her or him the questions on the interview sheet  Write down the answers for the second part of this activity  Get to know each other

 I need a volunteer  Thank you, please ask your person to come to the front of the class with you  Introduce your person using the interview sheet  Tell us your person’s interesting fact from the card  You may sit down while your person introduces his/her person  Has everyone introduced their person and been introduced?

 How did you feel at the beginning of class and how do you feel now about:  Interacting with each other  Talking about your self and others  Speaking in front of the class  Feelings of isolation and belonging  Diversity and similarity  Other observations about this activity