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2. Describe Robert Reich. What kind of a person is he? What are his values? What are his goals as a politician, a public figure and a teacher?
3. Make a list of characters in the film from different parts of the American social spectrum.
Warm-up:Complete the following questions on the Inequality For All Study Guide.1. What did you learn while watching Inequality For All? What was your reaction? Were you surprised by anything in the film? 2. Describe Robert Reich. What kind of a person is he? What are his values? What are his goals as a politician, a public figure and a teacher? 3. Make a list of characters in the film from different parts of the American social spectrum. Objective:SWBAT clarify and draw connections between economic and economic trends as they relate to social class.
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Warm-up: Based on our notes Friday, do you think there is a discrepancy between your family class and the information provided? Prepare to explain. http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/national/20050515_CLASS_GRAPHIC/ Objective: SWBAT identify the distinguishing characteristics of the major social classes in America.
Warm-up:Consider whether you Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree with the following statements: I care about poverty and hunger, so I want to/already do volunteer to make a difference. I care about poverty and hunger, but it doesn't affect me. Individuals are responsible for living in poverty. They have no one to blame but themselves. It's easy to eat healthy food. Limited access to a supermarket can be linked to obesity. Supermarket chains should be forced to build in urban and rural areas, not just suburban areas. Objective:SWBAT compare major perspectives on stratification, as well as identify the distinguishing characteristics of the major social classes in America.
Warm-up: What are the three dimensions of Stratification? Explain what each means and/or how it is achieved. How do these dimensions relate to social class? Draw Social Class. Objective: SWBAT analyze charts and graphs about hunger, relate that information to our study of stratification, and compare major perspectives on stratification. http://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-us/key-statistics-graphics.aspx#.UyGBj-ddX2I http://frac.org/federal-foodnutrition-programs/ Warm-up: Complete Knowledge of the Hidden Rules of Social Class Objective: SWBAT compare the three dimensions of stratification. Warm-up:If I had just one cupcake that I wanted to share, what would be a fair way to distribute it? Lottery? Grades? Is it fair if everyone doesn't get an even amount? Objective:SWBAT explain the relationship between stratification and social class.
Warm-up:Frank Abagnale Jr. calls Carl Hanratty on Christmas Eve; why does he do this? By defrauding literally hundreds of people, Frank Abagnale Jr. had anything he wanted, or almost anything. What was missing in his life and how did it affect him? Give an example from the movie for each situation where Frank’s fraudulent activities: a. only affected the finances of a large business. b. directly affected the lives of people around him. c. negatively affected his own personal life. Objective:SWBAT analyze deviance as demonstrated in the life of Frank Abagnale Jr.
Warm-up:Explain how Frank Abagnale Jr. tries to bring happiness to his father again; does it work? On the surface it appears that Frank Abagnale Jr. is bad and Carl Hanratty is good. However, describe what underlying problems they both deal with. Objective:SWBAT examine deviance terms and concepts presented throughout "Catch Me If You Can."
Warm-up:In bullet form, outline the financial troubles Frank Abagnale Sr. and his family have at the beginning of the movie. Begin your running list of scams that Frank Abagnale Jr. accomplishes, including a brief explanation. Objective:SWBAT identify and discuss deviant behavior that Frank Abagnale Jr. engages in throughout his life.
Warm-up:Identify and define terms related to deviance. Objective:SWBAT recognize terms and concepts related to deviance in the movie "Catch Me If You Can."
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Quote of the Day:“To help yourself, help others. Whatever good you do travels a circle and returns to you many times over- but remember, life isn't about what you get, it's about what you become.”
Dennis Gaskill Word of the Day:cognitive/adjective
definition: 1. Relating to the process of acquiring knowledge by the use of reasoning, intuition, or perception. 2. Having a basis in or reducible to empirical factual knowledge. “A Cognitive model for success.” Archives
May 2014
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