17.4.12

Tuesday, April 17th - Periods 6-7, 8-9, 10

Trayvon Martin: Day 6

Do Now: Do you judge people that you meet based on stereotypes?

Homework: Article response by Friday.

Inquiry: How and why are stereotypes structed and maintained in our society? How was Trayvon Martin the victim of a broader social issue?

Objective: SWBAT develop their own positions and questions on the role that stereotypes play in society.

Agenda:

  • Do now discussion.
  • Part A: Describe how you think society defines you.
  • Part B: Draw how you think society sees you.
  • Read “Theme for English B”
  • Part C 1: If you were a poem, how would you like others to “read” you?
  • Part C 2:“Society” is a very big word. Are there different parts of society that may see you differently than others?
  • Share your writing to Part C with a partner.
  • Partners share out phrases or sentences that stand out.
  • Do people from different races define you differently?
  • How does how you would like to be “read” compare to how you are normally “read”?