1. This
or That

2. Directions

3. Read the question or statement,
Would you rather eat…
Candy
Fries
Read the question or statement,
then stand on the side of the room that most closely matches your opinion.

4. The BIG dots are for strong feelings
The BIG dots are for strong feelings. The LITTLE dots are for milder feelings.
Candy
Fries
People who REALLY prefer candy stand on this side of the room.
People who REALLY prefer fries stand on this side.

5. THERE IS NO MIDDLE DOT.
Candy
Fries
You must pick a side, even if your opinion is only leaning slightly that way.

6. You can use the size and color of the dots to explain where you are.
Once you’ve picked a spot, talk to others about why you chose to stand there.
Candy
Fries
You can use the size and color of the dots to explain where you are.

7. You might say things like, or…
I’m on the big green side because candy just rocks.
No way. Big blue. Fries are vegetables, man.
Candy
Fries

8. If you don’t feel strongly, you might say…
I like them both, but I guess I’m more of a small green.
If I was forced to pick one, I would pick candy.

9. Ready to Play?
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10. Which animal makes a better pet?1
Which animal makes a better pet?
Dog
Cat
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11. Would you rather live in…2
Would you rather live in…
The City
The Country
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12. 3
Which is worse?
Bad Breath
Body Odor
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13. 4
Would you rather be…
Inside
Outside
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14. 5
Are you more of a…
Morning Person
Night Person
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15. Would you rather live in…6
Would you rather live in…
A Rainforest
A Desert
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16. Which is more important?7
Which is more important?
Being Kind
Being Smart
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17. Would you rather go to… 8 An All-Girls or All-Boys School
A School with Both Genders
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18. Should smoking be illegal?9
Should smoking be illegal?
Yes No
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19. Would you rather… 10 Cook a 3-Course Meal Shop for 3 Hours
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20. Should students be allowed to use cell phones in class?11
Should students be allowed to use cell phones in class?
Yes No
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21. Would you rather be… 12 A Firefighter A Police Officer
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22. How important is it to be on time?13
How important is it to be on time?
Very Important
Not that Important
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23. 14
Would you rather…
Read a Book
Watch a Movie
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24. Should all students be required to learn another language?15
Should all students be required to learn another language?
Yes No
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25. 16
Would you rather…
Have 10 Kids
Have No Kids
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26. 17
Which is better?
Playing Sports
Watching Sports
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27. Would you rather… 18 Travel Every Single Day Never Leave Home
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28. 19
Which is better?
Football (American)
Soccer
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29. 20
Would you rather…
Get Married 5 times
Never Get Married

30. That’s all, folks!

31. an Icebreaker Activity for Grades 6-12
This or That
an Icebreaker Activity for Grades 6-12
By Jennifer Gonzalez
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