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Unit 13 - It's a mad world

Read a review of a book written by David Weeks and Jamie James, who have conducted an in-depth psychological study of eccentrics.

Get your class to look at the characteristics of eccentrics that are given in the article. Can they give examples of anyone they know that they could call an eccentric. If so, why?

Eccentric New Orleans is a magazine based in America’s most exotic city. Check out the site to find out more about its famous eccentric inhabitants.

Set your class the task of going to the site and looking at the various eccentrics featured. Which were their favourites and why?