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Cliques

Cliques. What is a clique?. A group of peers that excludes other people (intentionally or unintentionally) Members of a clique may share similar ways of thinking, dressing or behaving Members of a clique normally share common interests or hobbies. Are cliques good or bad?.

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Cliques

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  1. Cliques

  2. What is a clique? • A group of peers that excludes other people (intentionally or unintentionally) • Members of a clique may share similar ways of thinking, dressing or behaving • Members of a clique normally share common interests or hobbies

  3. Are cliques good or bad? Benefits of being in a clique: • Can make you feel included or like an important part of a group • Close relationships with peers that share similar hobbies and interests Disadvantages of being in a clique: • Can be limiting • May criticize individuals with different viewpoints • Members may feel they have to dress/talk a certain way • May make fun of others who are not in their clique

  4. High School Cliques • Jocks • Preps • Gangstas • Emos • Skaters • Bandies • Goths • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3s8hy9_VLI

  5. Video Reflection • Do you agree with the cliques the high school students identified in the video? • Do you feel they left out any group? • Do you feel they identified each group accurately?

  6. Identification Activity Where did you go to middle school? • Southern Middle School • Tates Creek Middle School • LTMS/Morton Middle School • Other

  7. Identification Activity What is your favorite type of music? • Hip Hop • Country • Rock • Other

  8. Identification Activity What is your favorite type of program to watch on t.v.? • Reality • Sports • Drama/Suspense • Other

  9. Identification Activity What sport would you most like to watch? • Basketball • Baseball • Football • Soccer

  10. Identification Activity Which movie would you rather watch? • Twilight • Transformers • Forrest Gump • Dodge Ball

  11. Identification Activity Reflection • Do you feel you are a part of a clique? If so, do you feel your membership in the clique is beneficial to you? • Were you aware of all classmates that attended the same middle school as you? • Were you surprised that some of your classmates gave the same responses you did? • Which classmates were you surprised to find shared the same interests? • Would you consider hanging out with some one new, that chose similar interest groups?

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