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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