The Power of Cliques!
Cliques – Small Group of People with commons interests (strict code or membership)
Positive NegativeNever AloneSense of BelongingComradeMeet New PeopleSocial Status
Compete with other Groups
SegregatedGangsTeasing, Bullying
OthersOn a pedestalPressured to act a
certain wayCan’t have other
Friends
Surviving CliquesKnow YourselfBe involved with activitiesSpeak outHave a mind of your ownKeep social circles open
Reasons “Cliques” Attract POPULARCoolSocial StatusDon’t feel left outSafer on the “Inside” than the “Outside”!
CLIQUE MEMBERSHIP IS USUALLY TIGHTLY CONTROLLED BY A LEADER
“BREAKFAST CLUB” ACTIVITY
Circle up in groupsDesignate a Team LeaderOn page 35 – give each member of your group a secret # then write a perception for each person next to his/her secret #. COVER YOUR ANSWERS!
Questions/Discussion1. What are the causes of Bullying and teasing in School?
List 32. List 3 reasons why Bullying in school does not get
reported3. List 3 Bullying behaviors that you have seen in school4. Do Boys/Girls Bully the same or differently? Give 1
example of each.5. List 2 ways you can stop bullying in school.6. How does Bullying affect a student? 7. Open Discussion: on any topic (sports, friends,
school, BF/GF issues, Parents, interests, World News, ask questions in your group, etc)
8. Who in your group surprised you the most? Why?
Cliques – Part 2Turn to Yesterday’s Warm-up on “Cliques”.Designate 1 person to get a marker, a sheet
of paper, and tapeDesignate a Recorder for your group.On the paper, list at least 6 Cliques at Ardrey
Kell. Under each “Clique” write at least 5
Perceptions (positive or negative) for each clique.
Designate a group spokesperson
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