Materials needed: 6' piece of butcher paper (one for each group), markers, masking tape
Activity:
Tape butcher paper to the wall. Have group members introduce themselves. Ask someone from the group to stand against the wall and trace their outline. Explain the RA position and ask members of the group what they think are characteristics of a "perfect" RA. Have each member add their characteristic to the outline. They can use symbols or words. Ex. team player, eyes in the back of the head, etc.
R_______________________
E_______________________
S_______________________
I________________________
D_______________________
E_______________________
N_______________________
T_______________________
A_______________________
S_______________________
S_______________________
I________________________
S_______________________
T_______________________
A_______________________
N_______________________
T_______________________
Your group will be given 10 minutes to think of words that describe what they feel a Resident Assistant is according to the letters in the words. For example, R could represent responsible, E could represent encourager, etc. After you finish each group will be asked to share with the whole group.
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