During the first days of school, it is important to help students - especially those who are approaching a foreign language for the first time - feel confident and realise that they are already able to take their first steps. After all, they already know some English words! (How often do we use foreign words in our own language?)

It is also important to help students understand that they are part of a team and that working together is essential to achieving a common goal.

Identity Cards is a very simple mini-writing activity in which students practise giving personal information and, through a class card display, become an active part of their new group.