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Discussion Starters

Hazing

Pre-Reading

B. Vocabulary Preview

Match the words on the left with the correct meanings on the right.

a)b)c)d)e)f)g)h)i)j)k)l)

the act of causing (or the feeling of) shame and serious embarrassmentonly open to one or a select fewa ritual that involves the abuse and humiliation of new group membersto withstand pain or discomforta process of introducing someone to something newnot very seriousan exclusive university group for men (brotherhood)away from the school groundsa physical attackan exclusive university group for women (sisterhood)necessaryserious abuse that may cause a person to give in to demands

exclusivetoleratehazingmildorientationfraternitysororityassaulthumiliationtortureessentialoff-campus

Hazing is the only way fraternities can keep out the guyswho arent serious about joining.

Anonymous commenter online

A. Warm-Up Questions

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

1. Do you know what hazing means?

2. Do schools in your country have sorority or fraternity clubs?

3. Do athletic teams in your country welcome newcomers in a cruel or unusual way?


HazingDiscussion Starters

ReadingHAZINGWhat does it take to join the club?

1. Have you ever joined an exclusive club or team? Were you welcomed openly, or did you have to prove yourself? In some clubs and groups, newcomers are abused rather than welcomed. The abuse can be physical or mental. To be accepted into the group, an individual must tolerate the abuse. This is called hazing.

2. Mild forms of hazing are a typical part of orientation carried out by leaders or long-term members. Examples include name-calling and the assignment of dirty chores. New members might also be assigned embarrassing names or costumes.

3. Violent forms of hazing are common in fraternities, sororities, and even some athletic clubs. Hazing may include assault, humiliation, or torture. The withdrawal of essential needs, such as sleep, is a very common form of torture in a hazing ritual. Many universities are trying to prevent hazing practices. This is difficult because the abuse usually occurs off-campus and club members are sworn to secrecy. What happens when you quit or get kicked out of an exclusive club like this? Some ex-members fear for their lives.

4. Hazing is also a common ritual in the military. Is boot camp a form of hazing, or is it a necessary part of military training?

ComprehensionDiscuss these questions in pairs, and write the answers in your notebook.

1. What two main types of abuse are mentioned?

2. What is the purpose of hazing?

3. Name two mild forms of hazing that are mentioned in the passage.

4. Why does the reading mention fraternities and sororities?

5. What example is given as a form of torture in a hazing ritual?

6. How do some victims of hazing feel after being kicked out of an exclusive club?

Discussion Questions1. Would you join a club that practiced hazing?

2. In your opinion, which is worse: physical abuse or mental abuse?

3. Describe the last group that you joined. How did you feel as a newcomer?

4. What qualities should a leader have?

5. What would you do if you witnessed serious hazing?



Vocabulary Review

A. Choose the Correct Response

Choose the correct response to each question or statement. This task can also be done orally with a partner. Read the sentence and choices out loud.

B. Odd One Out

Circle the word that does not belong. Write one more word that does belong in each blank space.

1. Where are you going to live in your first year of university? a)Orientation is tomorrow. b)Yes, I joined a sorority. c)Im renting an apartment off-campus.

2. Are you going to join the sorority you talked about? a)No, I dont like their hazing rituals. b)Yes, the fraternity is accepting members. c)My sister goes to that school.

3. I told you to only bring your essential needs. a)But I need my makeup! b)Thats not necessary. c)I am sworn to secrecy.

4. What did your leader make you do on the first day? a)I dont like being the leader. b)We had to wear humiliating costumes. c)No. Orientation starts on day two.

5. I heard three team members got charged with assault. a)Ill tell you if I hear anything. b)Yes, there was a hazing incident on the field. c)I suffered mental abuse.

1. abuse/mild/assault/torture/

2. essential/necessary/important/orientation/

3. hazing/violence/humiliation/welcome/

4. essential/sorority/club/fraternity/

5. withstand/humiliate/tolerate/accept/



Answer KeyLESSON DESCRIPTION:

In this lesson, students learn about hazing rituals that take place

in secrecy. Students practice new vocabulary and discuss being a

newcomer in a club.

LEVEL: IntermediateAdvanced

TIME: 1.52 hours

TAGS: discussion, hazing, bullying, clubs, social,

fraternity, sorority, shame, embarrassment

Comprehension

1. The two main types of abuse mentioned

are physical and mental abuse.

2. The purpose of hazing is to make sure new members

are willing to tolerate abuse in order to get into the club.

3. Two mild forms of hazing mentioned include name-calling

and being forced to wear embarrassing costumes. Another

form is being asked to do chores.

4. The reading mentions fraternities and sororities because these

are examples of clubs in which hazing rituals often take place.

5. The example given is sleep deprivation.

6. Some victims of hazing are afraid of being

killed after being kicked out of a club.

*See Discussion Starters Teaching Guide (esl-library.com/discussion)

for a variety of ways to use the reading. Audio is available for this

lesson. Students can access the audio via our podcast and iTunes.

Discussion Questions

Individual answers. Can be done individually or in small groups or pairs.

SPELLING NOTE:

This lesson shows the American spelling of the word Practiced.

Mostother English-speaking countries spell it this way: Practised.

Make ita challengefor your students to find this word in

thelessonandsee if theyknow the alternatespelling.

Pre-Reading

A. WARM-UP QUESTIONS

Have students work in small groups or as a class. Discuss the quote.

This comment was written in response to Goat, a book by Brad Land

about the post-traumatic effects of hazing.

B. VOCABULARY PREVIEW

Vocabulary Review

A. CHOOSE THE CORRECT RESPONSE

1. b

2. d

3. c

4. f

5. e

6. g

7. j

8. i

9. a

10. l

11. k

12. h

Reading (and/or Listening)

Read individually, in small groups, or as a class. You can also play

the listening as your students read along. A gap-fill version of the

reading is available on page 6. Help your students with vocabulary

and expressions that they are unfamiliar with. Discuss the meaning

of the subtitle What does it take to join the club?

1. c 2. a 3. a 4. b 5. b

B. ODD ONE OUT

1. mild

2. orientation

3. welcome

4. essential

5. humiliate



Listening Gap Fill(Audio: http://blog.esllibrary.com/2010/10/06/podcast-hazing/)Fill in the blanks as you listen to the recording.

HAZINGWhat does it take to join the club?

ANSWERS

1. openly, mental

2. carried out ,embarrassing

3. ritual, sworn to secrecy

4. boot camp

1. Have you ever joined an exclusive club or team? Were you welcomed , or did you have to prove yourself? In some clubs and groups, newcomers are abused rather than welcomed. The abuse can be physical or . To be accepted into the group, an individual must tolerate the abuse. This is called hazing.

2. Mild forms of hazing are a typical part of orientation by leaders or long-term members. Examples include name-calling and the assignment of dirty chores. New members might also be assigned names or costumes.

3. Violent forms of hazing are common in fraternities, sororities, and even some athletic clubs. Hazing may include assault, humiliation, or torture. The withdrawal of essential needs, such as sleep, is a very common form of torture in a hazing . Many universities are trying to prevent hazing practices. This is difficult because the abuse usually occurs off-campus and club members are . What happens when you quit or get kicked out of an exclusive club like this? Some ex-members fear for their lives.

4. Hazing is also a common ritual in the military. Is a form of hazing, or is it a necessary part of military training?

Pre-ReadingReadingComprehensionDiscussion QuestionsVocabulary ReviewAnswer KeyListening Gap Fill

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