I.   Bellwork: A.  Provide an example of vertical mobility. II.  Objectives: Examine how poverty is defined and what groups are affected by poverty in the U.S. Analyze government responses to poverty and their impact. III.  Discussion Wealth Inequality in America Poverty rate by State Which states (3) have the highest poverty rates? Which states (3) have the lowest […]

I.  Bellwork: What social class do you feel that you belong? Explain the criteria you used to make your decision. II. Objectives: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, Examine and critique social classes in the U.S. Identify the types of social mobility and the forces that help […]

I.   Bellwork: Q&A Page 190 Reading Check Q&A II.   Objective Examine characteristics of status, social stratification, and social class as it relates to American society. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information . III.  Discussion – Systems of Stratification A.  Stratification PPT B.  Graphic Organizer Types of Systems Dimensions Explanation […]

I.   Bellwork: Q&A A.   Page 185 Q&A 1-2 B.   List examples of the special challenges the urban poor face. II.   Objective Describe and analyze the characteristics, dimensions, and theories relating to social stratification systems. Analyze a complex set of ideas or sequence of events and explain how specific individuals, ideas, or events interact III.  […]

I.   Bellwork: Q&A Examine the FBI Classifications of Crime on Page 171 Are there any Part II offenses that you believe should be Part I offenses? Explain Are there any Part I offenses that you would consider Part II offenses? Explain II.   Objective: Evaluate and identify theories that have been proposed to explain deviance Analyze […]

I.   Bellwork: Q&A What are the basic functions of corrections? What percentage of released prisoners will be charged with a new crime? Explain recidivism. II.   Objective: Present and address challenges facing society and teenagers Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media in order to make informed decisions and solve problems. III.  […]

I.   Bellwork: Q&A What is police discretion? What are the factors that determine police discretion? Provide an example of police discretion. II.   Objective: Discuss societal issues related with the criminal justice system Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event III. PSA Presentations due tomorrow […]

I.  Bellwork: Page 169 Skills Focus Q&A Page 173 Thinking Critically Q&A II.   Objectives: Identify and classify the 5 types of crime Discuss societal issues related with the criminal justice system Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information in order to address a question or solve a problem. III. Turn in Eyes on the […]

I.  Bellwork:  Transgender Students Win on Restroom Rights Explain the controversial issue in the article. Explain how this issue relates to the “norms” of society. Write and share with a nearby student your opinion and reasoning relating to the court ruling. II.  Objectives: Analyze deviance and its social functions in terms of the civil rights […]

I.  Bellwork: Provide and explain 2 examples when deviance may be positive. II.  Objectives: Analyze deviance and its social functions in terms of the civil rights struggle. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, connecting insights gained from specific details to an understanding of the text as a whole. III.  […]