Quickie Review: the Power of Context
Class discussion:
How does Gladwell describe the events of Revere’s famous ride?
In what ways does Revere illustrate the power of connectors?
Activity: The actions of Paul Revere in informing of the British invasion shows Revere’s role as a super-connector. Why, according to the author, was Revere so successful?
Writing: The role of connectors in epidemics. How does Paul Revere relate to Darnell McGee? In what ways are their roles in epidemics the same? How do they differ?
In what ways does Revere illustrate the power of connectors?
Activity: The actions of Paul Revere in informing of the British invasion shows Revere’s role as a super-connector. Why, according to the author, was Revere so successful?
Writing: The role of connectors in epidemics. How does Paul Revere relate to Darnell McGee? In what ways are their roles in epidemics the same? How do they differ?
Homework:
Research the game “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” by answering these questions in writing:
(1) Who claims to have first originated the game? (2) How is it played? (3) What are the rules?
(1) Who claims to have first originated the game? (2) How is it played? (3) What are the rules?