Room 8 — Desk Name Tent Activity Guide & Self-Assessment Rubric
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Desk Name Tent Sign & Self-Assessment
Room 8 • Mr. Waugh • Day 1 Icebreaker & Classroom Name Display
Activity Time:
15–20 min
Total: 10 Points
FIRST & LAST NAME
(Pronouns) • Pronunciation Guide
🎨 3 Logos / Symbols • 3+ Colors
BACK / BOTTOM PANEL: Self-Assessment Rubric
Optional: 1 Word Superpower / Focus Goal
(Score your work on the back panel out of 10)
How to Make Your Desk Sign
Fold your cardstock horizontally down the middle so it stands upright like a tent.
On the front panel, write your
First and Last Name
in large, bold letters.
Add your
pronouns
and any helpful pronunciation notes.
Draw
3 personal logos/symbols
representing your interests or identity.
Use at least
3 distinct colors
to make it vibrant and neat.
On the back panel, write and calculate your
Self-Assessment Score
(out of 10).
✨ Helpful Details to Add to Your Card
1. Pronouns (Optional)
e.g.,
she/her, he/him, they/them
in the top-right corner.
2. Name Pronunciation
Phonetic guide if helpful (e.g.,
"pronounced: rye-lee"
).
3. One-Word Superpower
One strength you bring (e.g.,
Creative, Focused, Listener, Resilient
).
2 pts
First & Last Name
Large, bold, and clearly readable from 15+ feet away.
3 pts
3 Personal Logos
3 symbols showing your hobbies, music, sports, or culture.
3 pts
3 Distinct Colors
Colored pencils, markers, or shading (minimum 3 colors).
1 pt
Neatness & Care
Clean lines, legible handwriting, and careful folding.
1 pt
Design & Layout
Balanced composition, filled space, and creative accents.
Back Panel Self-Assessment Rubric
Copy this exact scoring breakdown onto the back panel of your sign:
First & Last Name
___ / 2
Three Logos
___ / 3
Content Subtotal
___ / 5
Neatness
___ / 1
Three Colors
___ / 3
Design / Layout
___ / 1
Design Subtotal
___ / 5
/10
Final Score