Reading+of+Ms.+Anders'+perspective

Leadership. ???? Everyone assumed they would just do their own in small groups. Three minutes of ANARCHY until some started to take control. Leader?? Automatically, they assumed they should do it in small groups, even though this wasn’t ever part of the directions. When prompted by teacher to confused students, “this is when leadership usually emerges”…..“Let’s take a vote for leadership”- says Vanessa, but it doesn’t happen. “I’ll just be in charge-“ everyone seems relieved of some sort of order starting to emerge. Jessica- Account for everyone. Roll call? LOUDEST will keep order?? There was no formal acknowledgment of the leadership. Lots of other people just tuning out- Jessica asking if they want to give input- no response. Name of Island? Raise your hand. Voting to see if agree- Lots don’t vote. Overruled the minority. (Cody K objects but realizes he’s in the minority and is okay with that) Discussion of the duties going on. Valerian not liking that Vanessa was the only leader. Stands up a few times. Hunters- “in charge of the hunters” Justin mad that he’s not in charge. Mad at the leader “picking favorites” from? Cody K? Meanwhile a group assigned to make the flag – Was this organized or did someone just decide to start working on it? Some just watching carefully but not wanting (caring?) to step in and take charge. Some amused at the group making the flag but not necessarily agreeing it would be a good choice. Vanessa announces it’s okay to join more than one group= “really?” say others and seem excited- Lots of hands go up. Justin really wants to be in charge of at group and frustrated. – Needed to talk right to the leaders?? “Are we getting credit for this?”- Realistic- maybe not? Do we have to do this? (Ms. Anders thought: Just like participating in society, some only want credit, others do it because they feel they should and they enjoy interacting on more challenging levels) Went to the bell for order! Realized screaming wasn’t necessarily helping. Didn’t explain to everyone when it was necessary to listen. Punishments and Rules- “I think we can do whatever you want”. “Throw them in the volcano. “ At this point only a few students participating in establishing laws and justice system. Jessica- “OKAY!” Yells to try to get other involved. Three rules established.No stealing/ lying/ share (“no, don’t like that” says someone) Take responsibility for yourself. Other one: ?? Equal amount of food for everyone.!!! Everyone likes that rule. (Ms. Anders thinks, “this class would be a commune!”) Any other ideas for flag? Jessica calls. Ms. Anders calls time.