Lesson Plan

The Clique

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Mean girls and bully packs are favorite topic for films and TV shows that focus on the destructive power of cliques. High school freshmen are asked to reflect on both the positive and negative aspects of cliques by reading a short narrative, writing their reaction to the story, and then crafting a short narrative describing their own experiences with cliques.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Project several models of short, first-person narratives as examples
  • Instructors might craft their own narrative to use as a model
  • Be sure to inform writers that they will not be required to share their narratives with classmates
  • After reading the story, have class members generate a list positive ways Joyce could deal with the situation


Classroom Considerations
  • The first lesson in a seven-lesson unit focused on social-emotional learning
  • Although designed for a counseling program the lessons are appropriate for classroom use
  • Presumes a protocol has been established for a safe, respectful discussion of the topic
Pros
  • The activity permits individuals to consider ways to respond to others in positive ways
Cons
  • No rubric is provided for the narrative