Sociology – 11/10/2016

I.  Bellwork: Q&A

A,  Read Identical Strangers Pages 88-89

1. Do you believe that twins share inherent personality characteristics? State and support your claim.
2. Do you believe that inherent personality characteristics are also shared by siblings who are not twins? State and support your claim.

II.  Objectives:

• Discuss and examine the main factors that affect personality development
• Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text
• Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of the Nature vs. Nurture debate, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

III. Chapter 3 iLearn Quiz – Due Friday @ 11:30 pm

A.  Discussion: Nature vs. Nurture

• nature vs. nurture
• Epigenetics: Nature vs nurture

1. What determines your personality?

• Things you were born knowing how to do?
• Things you learned how to do from others?

IV.  Notebook:

• Map: Factors Affecting Personality Pgs. 91-92

V.  Classwork: (Turn in Today)

• 91 Vocab (5) & 95 Vocab (10)
• CER:  claim statement – Nature or Nurture has the biggest impact on our personality

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