I.  Bellwork – Q&A Identify a goal you have after high school graduation. Explain two courses of action you can take to achieve your goals II.  Objectives: Differentiate between status and roles Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text. Develop and create a class learning goal as well […]

I.  Bellwork Ch_2_Death_of_the_West__questions (Questions & Answers) II.  Objectives: Cite examples of the components of culture as well as cultural variances. Evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media in order to address a question or solve a problem. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence. […]

I.  Bellwork: Cartoon on Page 44 Questions & Answer What is happening in the cartoon? Explain the symbolism used in the cartoon. What is the message of the cartoon? II.  Objectives: Cite examples of the components of culture as well as cultural variances. Evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media in order to […]

I.  Bellwork: Questions & Answer A.  Questions & Answers Skills Focus p. 40 Do you believe in the statement: “Everyone is a member of a subculture.” State and support your answer with evidence. II.  Objectives: Review the components of culture as well as cultural differences. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and […]

I.  Bellwork:          Questions & Answers) What symbol is used in the cartoon? Explain the role the symbol plays in this cartoon. Explain the message of the cartoon. II.  Objectives: Review the components of culture as well as cultural differences. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, connecting insights gained from […]

I.  Bellwork A.  Provide examples and explain how Arab Americans have influenced: American cuisine American media II.  Objectives: Examine, identify, and scrutinize American values and how they have been influenced and changed overtime. Integrate and evaluate different interpretation of American culture from songs and their related music videos. III. Discussion: American Values Video Read and […]

I.  Bellwork: Questions & Answers Explain what most cultures have in common with each other? (p.39) Provide 2 examples of subcultures in American society. Provide 2 examples of countercultures in American society. II.  Objectives: Analyze the commonalities and variances which exist between and within cultures. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different […]

I.  Bellwork Explain how ethnocentrism may cause discrimination? II.  Objectives: Identify, explain, and compare the elements of culture within groups. distinguish between sub and counter cultures. Determine the central ideas to provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas. III. Notebook Check Today IV.  Classwork A.  The Outsiders […]

I.  Bellwork Q&A. What is happening in the cartoon? Examine the two groups closely, what is the message of the cartoon? II.  Objectives: Identify and explain common elements of culture between groups. Identify and explain differences between a sub-culture and counterculture Recognize the impact of viewing other cultures through ethnocentrism Determine the meaning of words […]

I.  Bellwork Many groups are very protective of their culture and are resistant to change, however, there are also those that believe cultures are constantly evolving and change is a necessary condition in order to survive and progress. Pick a side and support your claim. (3-4 sentences) II.  Objectives: Identify, explain, and compare the elements […]