All Aboard!

Once again, welcome to Conformity, Obedience, and Individuality in Literature! This course is an exploration of the psychology of group behavior and how it affects individuals. Look around you right now. What do you see your various classmates doing? Are some completely focused on what they are doing? Are others bouncing off the walls? (Figuratively speaking, of course). As we read, write, and discuss fiction and non-fiction works in this course, you'll discover that a lot of individual behavior is influenced by group behavior.

SHOUT OUT to Marilynn Moron for problem solving the conflict many were having in creating new blogs by using her smart phone. Of course, she first asked permission to do so!  

Aim: How do we answer some essential questions about conformity?

Do Now: Check out the poster above. Do you agree or disagree? Explain why.

You should have a copy of the essential questions that will guide us through this course. First, we will discuss our initial responses to these questions. Afterwards, there is a worksheet to complete individually or with a partner.

Click here for the quick write and today's worksheet.

Step 1: Once you have opened the worksheet, go under "File" and click on "Make a copy" to create your own writable document in Google Drive. Don't forget to give it a title.

Step 2: You may work on the worksheet with a partner, but you are responsible for posting your own copy. Make sure your work is proofread by a partner.

Step 3: When your document is ready to publish, click on the "Share" button in the top right-hand corner of the Google doc to get a "shareable link" so that you can post it on your blog. Copy and paste the shareable link by clicking on the "Link" button on your post dashboard. Your blog readers will need context, so explain what the document is on your blog and add pictures or graphics to spice it up!

***Don't forget to complete and turn in your "Six Elements of Engagement Daily Self-Tracker" before leaving class.***

Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11–12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)