1. Norm
Use the cartoons and pictures to develop a working definition of “norm.” Video Clip:

2. What are the context clues?
Back in the day, most women stayed at home to take care of the children, but that's no longer the norm.
In ELA, the students read their personal reading books; that is the Monday norm.
She scored well above the norm in math; so, she tutored some of her classmates.

3. What is the norm in this cartoon?

4. Is it better to be part of the norm…or not?

5. Why does he hope that? What does “less is more” mean?

6. What are some norms at GMS?