Sociology – 9/30/2015

I.  Bellwork

• California high school drops controversial Arab mascot
• Video

1. Do you believe that Coachella Valley High School’s use of “Arabs” as a mascot is offensive? Explain why or why not.
2. Explain the counterargument to your response.
3. If the school changes the mascot name to “Mighty Arabs” is it offensive? Explain why or why not.
4. If Fordson changed its mascot to the “Arabs” would it be offensive? Explain.

II.  Objectives:

• Create scenarios which demonstrate the application of the main sociological theories.
• Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.

III. Review Notebook Tree Maps – Example

IV.  Presentation of collages for participation points

V.  Sociological-perspective-skits-directions-and-rubric-edited(summative)

• Group size of 3-4
• Follow directions on the handout
• Performance on Friday

VI.  Exit ticket

• Explain what your group able to accomplish?
• Explain each participant’s role in the skit?

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