1. L.O. To explore similarities and differences within the class
TLN Identity Pack L1

2. Find a partner to sit with BUT this must be someone you don’t know as well in the class. See if you can find the following things…

3. Visible similarities Things we have in common
Visible differences
Things that are unique about us
Invisible similarities Things we have in common
Invisible differences
Things that are unique about us

4. Did you find out anything that surprised you about your partner or anyone else in the class?

5. ”the skin I’m in looks good to me
”the skin I’m in looks good to me. It will let you know one small trace of my identity…it cannot tell my story.
Skin Again by Bell Hooks

6. WHAT IS IMPORTANT ABOUT YOU?
Favourite lesson
Beliefs/faith group
Books
Toys
Games
Languages you speak
Favourite colour. TV
Favourite food
What else?
Pets
Personality
Music
Sports
Customs
Family
Hopes
Fears
Toys

7. One way of showing all that is important to us, is by creating an Identity Circle. We can use this to write and draw the different aspects of our identity.

8. Here is an example of an Identity Circle… Uzair’s Identity Circle

9. - your age - games you like to play - books you like to read
Before you create an Identity Circle of your own, with your partner share some ideas of the things you would like to include. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- your age
- games you like to play
- books you like to read
- things you like to do in your spare time
- things you have done that you are proud of
places you like to visit
food you like to eat
place you were born
people you like to spend time with
your favourite film
songs you like to sing

10. L.O. To create an Identity Circle of the things that have played a part in who I am.
Think carefully about the things that are most important to you or are an important part of who you are.
Mind-map these ideas using pictures or words or both.
Think about how to make each idea stand out.

11. Share your Identity Circle with your group.
Can you use your Identity Circle to talk about what or who has been the biggest influence on your identity?
Can you find something you have in common with others in your group?
Can you find something that makes you unique/individual from your group?

12. What would it be like if everyone was the same?

13. Could someone else make an Identity Circle for you?

14. Would you like someone else to describe your identity for you?
Is it ok to label other people before we’ve had the chance to find out more about them?
Have you ever been called a name you didn’t like?

15. Do you have a photograph or an object which you can use to tell a story about yourself? If so, bring it in for next lesson so that you can share this with everyone else. Only bring in something you feel comfortable in sharing with others.