ext_31317 ([identity profile] tricksy-spy.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2010-09-07 11:21 pm
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So You Say You Want a Revolution: Week 2, Period 3

"You all found your way back," Aly said with a teasing smile as the bell rang for the class to begin. "I'd be impressed, but I've met Fandom students before."

"Before we start, I'd like to introduce my TAs for this term - Ino Yamanaka, Rinoa Heartilly, Percy Jackson, and Nico di Angelo. Four isn't usual, I know, but we're trying something new this time around. I'd like each of the TAs to head up a small group of their classmates. When we work in teams or have small discussions, that's the group you'll be with."

She went to flip over the whiteboard to show the groups she'd set up.

*Percy Jackson
Cally
Faramir
Jason Todd
Makita

*Rinoa Heartilly
Cara
Kyle Reese
Leda
Proto

*Ino Yamanaka
Cloud Strife
Karla
Leia Organa
Shira

*Nico di Angelo
Elphaba Thropp
Katniss Everdeen
Luke Castellan

Aly glanced at the groups then back at the class. "If you hate who you're with, talk to me and - yeah, never mind. If you hate who you're with, deal with it. You don't always get to work with your friends when planning a revolution. Pull your desks together, and spend some time getting to know each other if you don't already.

"Last week we talked about the reasons why you personally would rebel against a government. What I'd like you to do today is to stay in the small groups and talk about why you - as a group - would rebel against something. You can look at it seriously or rebel against mandatory cheerleading uniforms for the whole school, but remember, revolutions aren't put together by one person. It's always a group effort. So today, let's start with that."

Re: Discussion Groups [9-8]

[identity profile] seaweed-demigod.livejournal.com 2010-09-08 07:10 pm (UTC)(link)
"That's every kid's dream," Percy remarked with a smirk. "Going after their teachers and all. Every kid's dream. Too bad it doesn't ever happen like that."

Re: Discussion Groups [9-8]

[identity profile] thinkbetterofme.livejournal.com 2010-09-08 07:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Faramir frowned a little and shook his head. "Perhaps on this world," he said. "I could not imagine it would have been mine even if I had grown up here."

Now, however, he was curious. "And what would every kid dream of doing once they succeeded in accomplishing their dream?"

Re: Discussion Groups [9-8]

[identity profile] seaweed-demigod.livejournal.com 2010-09-08 08:21 pm (UTC)(link)
"I...don't know," Percy said, shrugging. "Fame and fortune? I'm not every kid, I have no idea what others would dream. That's on them."

Re: Discussion Groups [9-8]

[identity profile] thinkbetterofme.livejournal.com 2010-09-08 08:31 pm (UTC)(link)
"No, you would not," Faramir agreed, a little amused now. "Fame and fortune seem poor motivations to me."