1st trimester – Day 41
DAY 2: Savage Inequalities unit
Wrote 7 (or more) sentences that described a time in our lives when we experienced injustice or discrimination
With words, we “showed” one of the most unjust images/moments from the video in at least 5 complete sentences. Then we revised these paragraphs by eliminating the words “you, your, you’re” and writing it in 3rd person and adding the word “imagine” to the beginning of the paragraph.
Example of “snapshot” lead: Imagine going to school hoping to learn to play clarinet only to find out that the school gym is above the band room. As students begin to practice playing their instruments, all that can be heard are basketballs bouncing and feet stomping, not to the rhythm of the music, but rather to the chaos of the sport. Learning to play clarinet is next to impossible in these conditions.
We discussed the power of a “snapshot” lead as an attention grabber.
Discussed a similar problem in Michigan's public schools:
http://www.citizensforequity.org/
Discussed a similar problem in Michigan's public schools:
http://www.citizensforequity.org/
Began work on our rough draft outlines (handwritten) for our Savage Inequalities paper (see page 4 of handout). Items to skip, for now: Thesis Statement, Topic Sentence, Concluding sentences, Concluding paragraph (V)
Handed out “Documentary: Savage Inequalities” Task Sheet
Here are the notes we looked at in class: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14512809/Outlining%20notes.jpg
Homework:
Rough draft of outline due Monday (see above)
NO vocabulary test this week.
