Have class members find someone with similar or opposite adjectives and talk for five minutes with the other person. Have each person introduce themselves and then state something they have done that they think no one else in the class has done. Each person writes on a blank index card one to three statements, such as favorite color, interest, hobby, or vacations. Pass out cards so everyone gets someone else's card. Have that person find the person with their card and introduce themselves.
People write a famous name on a piece of paper and pin it on someone else's back.
Use famous place instead of famous person. It could be the first, middle or nick name. Ask the students to write down words or phrases that describe their feelings on the first day of class. List the responses on the blackboard. Then ask them to write down what they think you as the teacher are feeling this first day of class.