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Remember The Titans

Re-categorization

Shift the categories of the "us vs them" distinction so that the lines between the groups are no longer

clear.

Example:

Coach Boone got the team to a point of respecting each other so much that they end up cheering

together and working hard together to achieve their goal of working hard and winning together. The

players become friends and the racial divide is gone through hard work and understanding of each

others differences.

Superordinate Goals

Set goals that require two or more groups to work together to achieve a common goal.

Example:

The coach tells the players he does not care if they are green, yellow, purple or any other color, they are

going to achieve success by working together as a team with all of their strengths and talents. As an

"in-group" they are all the same.

Central Route of Persuasion

Presents information with strong arguments, facts and logic.

Example:

The coach tells the team they have Hayfield and like the other schools they are all white and they don't

have to worry about the color of each others skin. Coach tells the team they have to worry about their

color. Do not let anyone come between us, nothing tears us apart. Coach Boone then tells the team

about the Titans in Greek mythology being greater than the gods and how they ruled their universe with

great power. The football field is your universe, let's rule it like Titans.

Peripheral Route of Persuasion

Emphasizes emotional appeal, focuses on personal traits and generates positive feelings.

Example:

The coach wakes up the entire team for a long distance run that lasts until the sun is staring to rise and

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