Synonym Line - voice synonyms when lining up. Drop a compliment in a box, anonymously. Read aloud when lining up. Give each group, in turn, the name of an item and allow the group one-minute to name as many parts of that item as it can think of. The group listing the most parts, wins.
Teacher displays a picture.
Students ask as many questions about the picture as they can think of. The results are put in a writing center for later use. Teacher passes out index cards. Two cards are drawn. Students discuss how the objects are alike.