1. Brainstorm categories that are used at school to group people; categories could include labels such as "jocks" or "brains." (2 minutes)
2. Take a moment to think about the words that you would use to describe (adjectives) the members of each group heading you came up with in number 1. (4 minutes)
3. Define the word "stereotype” in your own words. (2 minutes)
4. Use following questions to write a response: (4 minutes) · Do assumptions apply to everyone in a group? · Do most people hold the same assumptions about a group? Why or why not? · Do assumptions tell us anything definite about a categorized individual? · How do assumptions affect your behavior toward others?
