![]() I hang identity cards on the wall all around the room (football player, musician, academic etc.). I have them consider what kind of group they associate with. Students then get the chance to analyze their own identities. Students should develop a list that may include such things as having long greased hair, fighting, committing crimes, being tough, carrying a switchblade, and showing loyalty, for example. appearance, interests, actions, personality, etc.). Then, in small groups or as a whole class, I get students to discuss the important elements of identifying with this group (i.e. ![]() This gets students thinking about the idea of “identity” before they even sit down.Īt the start of class, I explain that Ponyboy identifies himself as a greaser. On the day after students have read chapters 1-2 from The Outsiders, I like to initiate this activity by putting up an identity-related poster on the classroom door. ![]()
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