Stereotypes

What is a stereotype?

• A typical kind of person that shows up in most stories.
• A characteristic or behavior that's related to something that's not always true.
• A stereo that you can type on.
• A theme in a story.

Which is an example of a stereotype?

• Librarians are always old ladies.
• He is as strong as a bull.
• Bananas are my favorite fruit.
• That cheesecake was calling my name!

Which is NOT a stereotype?

• People who are tall are good at basketball.
• All girls like the color pink.
• The math test tormented us.
• Guys are unorganized and messy.

Which is a stereotype? 

• I think cats are better than dogs.
• I like sharks, but they can be dangerous.
• All doctors are smart.
• The math test had a million questions!

Can stereotypes be hurtful?

• Yes
• No

Which is a stereotype?

• People who play videogames are always nerds.
• People who play video games are sometimes nerds.
• Never judge a book by its cover.
• No pain, no gain.

Is there stereotypes about students?

• Yes
• No

Is there stereotypes about teachers?

• Yes
• No

Stereotypes are always positive. True or False?

• True
• False

We live in a world where stereotypes are all around us. True or False?

• True
• False