The Power of Cliques Cliques Small Group of
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The Power of Cliques!
Cliques – Small Group of People with common interests (strict code or membership) Positive Negative �Never Alone �Compete with other �Sense of Belonging Groups �Segregated �Gangs �Teasing, Bullying Others �On a pedestal �Pressured to act a certain way �Can’t have other �Comrade �Meet New People �Social Status
Surviving Cliques �Know Yourself �Be involved with activities �Speak out �Have a mind of your own �Keep social circles open
Reasons “Cliques” Attract �POPULAR �Cool �Social Status �Don’t feel left out �Safer on the “Inside” than the “Outside”! CLIQUE MEMBERSHIP IS USUALLY TIGHTLY CONTROLLED BY A LEADER
“BREAKFAST CLUB” ACTIVITY page ___ Complete Culture Chart (Individually) �Circle up in Date Knight Group # 3 (Time given by Me – 20 min. ) �Designate a Team Leader (set phone timer)& Recorder. �Discuss the Culture Chart Handout with your Date Group. Fill in the blanks on each group member.
Questions/Discussion Discuss the answers of the Bullying Questions as a group. (Leader is the moderator) 2. RECORDER – write down the answers from your group on handout. 3. Open Discussion: on any topic (sports, friends, school, BF/GF issues, Parents, interests, World News, ask questions in your group, etc) 4. First They Came Poem! 1.
Closure – Ticket Out! Notecard – Name Choose 1 of the following 3 Questions to answer. � Something I learned about myself today was……… � Who surprised you the most in your Date Knight and why? �One thing that I really value about myself is……. .
