Secret Handshake Activity
Unit 1 • Lesson 3
Getting to Know You
Partner 1:
Partner 2:
Partner 3 (if trio):
Instructions: Today you will be partnered with someone (or a group of three). Ask each other the questions below and record everyone's answers in their column. Once you finish all questions, flip to Page 2 to design your secret handshake!
| Question / Prompt | Partner 1 | Partner 2 | Partner 3 (if applicable) |
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| What is your favorite movie? | | | |
| What is your favorite book? | | | |
| What is your favorite place to visit? | | | |
| What do you like MOST about school? | | | |
| What do you like LEAST about school? | | | |
| What is your favorite food? | | | |
| What is your favorite kind of music? | | | |
| What do you want to be when you grow up? | | | |
| What is something that you wish was better in the world? | | | |
| Who do you admire most? | | | |
| What is something that always makes you laugh? | | | |
| What is one word that you would use to describe your partner? | | | |
Turn over to Page 2 to invent and document your secret handshake! Page 1 of 2
Creative Collaboration
Secret Handshake Design Lab
Team / Partner Names:
Handshake Move Menu • Ideas You Can Use
Mix and match 3 to 5 movements to create your routine. Keep it smooth, coordinated, and fun!
🤝 The Basics
- • Classic Palm Slap
- • Traditional High Five
- • Solid Fist Bump
- • Low Five / Slide
⚡ Level Up
- • Backhand Tap
- • Elbow / Forearm Knock
- • Double Finger Snap
- • The Wave Transition
✨ Flares & Flair
- • Fist Explosion 💥
- • Sparkle Fingers ✨
- • Quick Spin & Reconnect
- • Pinky Swear Hook
🎭 Finishers
- • Secret Catchphrase
- • Double Peace Signs
- • Dramatic Freeze Pose
- • Formal Bow / Salute
Describe Your Handshake Routine
Our Official Handshake Codename:
Step 1 (Opener):
Step 2 (Middle Move):
Step 3 (Twist / Flourish):
Step 4 (Final Move or Pose):
Sound Effect, Word, or Beat (Optional):
Handshake Sketch
Draw a diagram, stick-figure pose, or logo for your handshake!
Activity Rubric
| Doesn’t Meet — 0 | Basic — 5 | Meets — 10 |
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| Interview: | | |
Students complete six or fewer questions for each partner.
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Interview:
Students complete 7–11 questions for each partner.
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Interview:
Students complete all 12 questions for each partner.
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Handshake:
Handshake is not planned or lacks partner participation.
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Handshake:
Handshake is described with 1–2 simple moves and practiced.
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Handshake:
Handshake has 3+ creative steps clearly described and rehearsed together.
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