American Born Chinese 1.3

Do now: write a quick 5 minute free write on their thoughts/feelings regarding stereotypes.

Objective:

• Students will familiarize themselves with the concept of stereotypes in relation to both the introductory text and their personal experience.

Agenda:

1. do now
2. Discussion:

• What is a stereotype? What are some examples? (high school stereotypes: nerd, jock, cheerleader, punk, etc)
• How do these make you feel?
• Delve more specifically and in-depth into racial stereotypes. Why is this still such an insistent, ongoing issue even today?

3. Video clips:

• The Breakfast Club: http://youtu.be/3plxyCBZ5CI

4. When can stereotyping be offensive?
5. Read pages 87-160
6. Summarizer

HW: read pages 87-160 (GREEN FOR FRIDAY) (BLUE- Homework free weekend)