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above has reasons why using art is a great tool in a classroom and has examples of how you could use it
http://johnholcroft.com/ - Satirical Illustrations we viewed on the last day of class.

Teachers always want their students to think critically. We will want our invitees to think critically as well. There are all sorts of Intellects. We reviewed the different kinds of intellect such as Intellectual Arrogance or Intellectual Narrow-mindedness.
Culture Iceberg
Our classroom has its own culture that we are going to have to be conscious of. How will we do make people feel welcome during our Cafe Conversation?
Personal Space, Concept of Self, Bodily Contact, Name Calling...all of these we are comfortable with but our guests might not be in our culture.
Concept of Self - How one sees themselves.
According to Wikipedia:
One's self-concept (also called self-construction, self-identity, self-perspective or self-structure) is a collection of beliefs about oneself[1][2] that includes elements such as academic performance,[3][4][5][6][7] gender roles and sexuality,[8][9][10] and racial identity.[11] Generally, self-concept embodies the answer to "Who am I?".[12]
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Groups:
Andrew and Lauren - Heroification and what is abuse?
Jordan and Michelle - Sex is Taboo and Feminist Perspective
Amy and Megan - Pledge of Allegiance and Happy Holiday vs. Merry Christmas
Sarah and Meghan - Child Beauty Pageant and Criminal Organ Transplants
Vincent and Kate - Humanities and Preparing for College
Matt and Ashely - Black tragedies, protest, and arming teachers
Food:
Meghan - bake stuff
Michelle - cups, water, tea
Kate/sarah - something and keurig
Andrew - Coffee
Megan - Cinnamon Buns
Jordan - Biscotti and utensils
Vincent - k cups
Tables:
Take 3 from the Lobby...1 for a conversation table and 2 for the buffet
Room:
6 groups of tables for talking. 2 tables for buffet. Ashley is in charge of music. Cafe sounds and music. Make it a nice ambiance
Dress:
Comfortable yet tasteful
HAVE FUN I AM SORRY I WONT BE THERE!!!!!

For Monday December 1, (After the Break):
Come in with a Conversation Topic you think would be cook for our Final.
23 - 1/12/1412/1/14
FINAL: NEXT MONDAY, DECEMBER 8TH
What Questions are we doing, Who will be our Partners, What Atmosphere will we want to have, and Invitations.
Be here for 1:00pm
Bring some food or drinks if y'all want.
Day 24 - 12/5/2014
Critical Thinking
Teachers always want their students to think critically. We will want our invitees to think critically as well. There are all sorts of Intellects. We reviewed the different kinds of intellect such as Intellectual Arrogance or Intellectual Narrow-mindedness.
Culture Iceberg

For Friday: Dec 5th
Have a topic written down and ready to choose for the Final.
BeLook over the packet Beth gave you about Critical Thinking and be ready to talk about it in class.
For Monday, Dec 8th
Be here for 1:00pm
Bring
Bring some food if y'all wantwant.

-Look at that handout Beth gave you. Has lots of information about what Cafe Conversations are, how to facilitate the conversation, and other tips.
-Using names in the conversation.
Questions/Topics-Feel confident and comfortable with your conversation topic and being in charge of the direction that the conversation is going.
Imagine Chapter Conversation
7, 8, 9 and Coda
For Friday: Dec 5th
Have a topic written down and ready to choose for the Cafe ConversatiosFinal.
Be here for 1:00pm
Bring some food or drinks if y'all want

Beth, Michelle, Kate, and Matt....4 would be about the lowest the number should be for a Cafe Conversation
The handout Beth gave about Cafe Conversations has a lot of information about what is expected for a C.C.
(ex. Grading) (Is Pornography socially acceptable?)
-Make sure people know each others names.
-Make people aware what they will be conversing about.
2.) Have people state their general opinion of the topic at hand
is flawed....) (yes pornography is socially acceptable but in a private sphere)
3.) Second Round of Conversation
-Is there anything that anyone wants to bring up that we haven't fully talked about yet.

-Have a "Talking Tool" - (whoever is holding the shoes is the speaker)
-You could implement a Time Limit. There are many ways to physically do this. (online timers, count in your head, an hourglass)
-Look at that handout Beth gave you. Has lots of information about what Cafe Conversations are, how to facilitate the conversation, and other tips.
-Using names in the conversation.
Questions/Topics for the Cafe Conversatios

For Monday December 1, (After the Break):
Come in with a Conversation Topic you think would be cook for our Final.
Day 23 - 1/12/14
FINAL: NEXT MONDAY, DECEMBER 8TH
What Questions are we doing, Who will be our Partners, What Atmosphere will we want to have, and Invitations.
Modeling the Cafe Conversation
Beth, Michelle, Kate, and Matt....4 would be about the lowest the number should be for a Cafe Conversation
The handout Beth gave about Cafe Conversations has a lot of information about what is expected for a C.C.
1.) Introduce the topic + Welcome the people at the table (ex. Grading)
-Make sure people know each others names.
-Make people aware what they will be conversing about.
2.) Have people state their general opinion of the topic at hand
(I believe the current grading system is flawed....)
3.) Second Round of Conversation
-Is there anything that anyone wants to bring up that we haven't fully talked about yet.
(Tracking)
Tips
-It's easy to get off topic. It is important to facilitate
-Have a "Talking Tool" - (whoever is holding the shoes is the speaker)
-You could implement a Time Limit. There are many ways to physically do this. (online timers, count in your head, an hourglass)
Questions/Topics for the Cafe Conversatios

Graphic Novels You Need:
Maus by Art Spiegelman
K. Vaughn
Teach Graphic Novels - by Katie Monnin
American Splendor by Harvey Pekar