It is mentioned in the given problem that Mrs. Brice has several adolescents in her class who are clearly regarded and known by others that they are weird by their peers. In order for Mrs. Brice to change the attitude of the majority of the group toward these few students who are called as weird, she implements a strategy in which the "the whole class, as one they work together on a common goal of organizing a food drive". This activity will force others or the majority to talk and ask the opinions of each member including the minority. They will have a reason to bond with each other.