Schema+stories+1

=**Analysis**=
 * Read the stories below**


 * In your groups, look for examples of the following across ONE group of stories (Try and read at least 4 stories - You can also read more):**
 * 1) Gender bias (Are specific jobs related to specific genders? ie. is the cheerleader female?)
 * 2) Can you identify behaviors specific to a character? Can you see stereotypes of personalities? (For example, are there characteristics associated with a sociopath? A School Principal? A rugby/football/hockey player?)
 * 3) Does the event fit your expectations of that event? Even if it's a zombie wedding, are there elements familiar to you?
 * You may see other patterns. Share these with your group **

Chris (please post your story) Brandon (please post your story) Austin
 * Group 1**

Ellie Sydney Carmen Lillian
 * Group 2**

Edward Stephanie (please post your story) Stella (please post your story) Jenny S
 * Group 3**

Rebecca Jennifer Jason Tony
 * Group 4**

Gero Columba G Michelle Theresa (please post your story)
 * Group 5**

=Group discussion of activity=
 * Review the definition of schema theory:**

We use them to:
 * SCHEMAS ** **(or schemata) are mental representations (cognitive structures) created over time from the knowledge gained from our experiences.**
 * help us organize our information about the world (objects, people, situations) - processing information
 * make sense of what we see
 * guide our actions
 * make predictions about the world around us
 * interpret the world around us

We will share this with the class.
 * Tasks**
 * 1) In your groups, review the patterns your group found in the stories
 * 2) Identify THREE pieces of evidence from these patterns that support one or more aspects of the definition of schema theory.
 * 3) Create a 2 to 3 sentence explanation of schema theory.

=Summation= The question is generated from the nature of the discussions about the definition of schema that have taken place in that class on that day.
 * Exit ticket**