Friday, March 23, 2018

4/6

Agenda:

  • Those people that have not presented.  This will be the last day you can present to receive any credit.
  • 4 presentations so far
  • Pick one short story or essay to discuss: "Never Marry A Mexican", "Woman Hollering Creek", Movimientos de rebeldia
  • 5-8 min long
  • Essay will accompany the presentiation (3-4 pgs)







We will discuss the film next time we meet. 
Please make sure to attend lecture. 
Second essay will be based on the film.

  • Watch the film: Chasing Amy





    Do Scavenger Hunt before you watch the FILM:

    Scavenger Hunt Assignment
    Film Studies: Chasing Amy
    Search for the following terms and items on google and give me a short answer to each:
    ·         Lando Calrissian
    ·         Star Wars
    ·         Return of the Jedi
    ·         Anakin Skywalker
    ·         Darth Vader
    ·         Hee Haw
    ·         Larry Flint
    ·         Cheech and Chong
    ·         Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure
    ·         Spanish Fly
    ·         Sega Genesis
    ·         Dyke
    ·         Magic 8 Ball
    ·         Angela Lansbury (most famous role)
    ·         "Fight The Power"
    ·         Jay & Silent Bob
    ·         Ostracized
    ·         Cathartic
    - Holden Caufield
    - "Uncle Tom" 

ATTENDANCE

FYI: 
  • You will now be accountable for absences (three unexcused absences will warrant being dropped from the course)

Friday, March 16, 2018

3/23

Gender studies lesson:
Define: patriarchy/misogyny/feminist theory /double standards

Read:
Never Marry A Mexican & Woman Hollering Creek by Sandra Cisneros

  • Write 1 pg. response on Never Mary Marry A Mexican & Woman Hollering Creek

Read:
Movimientos de rebeldia y las culturas que traicionana by Gloria AnzaldĂșa

  • Write 1 pg. response




Friday, March 2, 2018

3/9

Group Assignment:  Read "School As Inquiry" by Seven Wolk & "Pedagogy of Poverty Versus Good Teaching" by Martin Haberman
Presentation: 5-8 min 

Begin to critically analyze the articles (construct/build meaning). 
You are not summarizing the articles to present. 
Pick something specific within them that you wish to discuss as a group.  
You have the autonomy of presenting anyway you want

Medium:
  • If you are using multi-media, please bring device to use in class that can be used with projector(ex. laptop computer)
  • If using power point, save in USB drive
  • If using YouTube, keep to minimal (1-2 min tops)
  • If handing out material, please make sufficient copies

Essay: 
  • 3 pages /  You can split this up between group members
  • I don't want three separate response papers
  • I want a unified paper / cohesive / organized essay
  • Use pronouns to write the essay like "we, us, they" as this is a group effort
  • Construct meaning, use your writing experience, use discussions in class to guide your paper
  • Use academic related information that we have used in class if you want (Pedagogy/Meta-cognition//Standardized Testing/Rhetorical Reading/Content/Context) 
Rubric:
  • Everyone must participate
  • If you do not present you will receive an F on both your presentation and essay
  • Make up presentations and essays will not be given
  • I will be providing FEEDBACK for each individual group
  • ORIGINALITY of presentation will be taken into account
  • Style and effective rhetorical  and oral presentation will be taken into account.
  • Use your grammar and vocabulary skills effectively. Don't be embarrassed to sound smart!
  • Looking for thoughtful ANALYSIS and interpretations of the TEXT (Article)   

Thursday, March 1, 2018

3/2 Mandatory Meeting

Anyone absent will not present and will constitute an F on their first major assignment of the semester.

  • Do not be late

Friday, February 23, 2018

3/2

Read: "Pedagogy of Poverty Vs. Good Teaching" by Martin Haberman
Answer the following:

1. Answer the following and turn in as "Haberman Response"

2. What’s the first thing you thought about when you read the title "Pedagogy of Poverty Versus Good Teaching?

3. Define: SOCIOECONOMIC & SOCIOCULTURAL

4. What is Pedagogy of Poverty according to Haberman?

5. Elaborate on: Authoritarian and directive nature of the pedagogy of poverty is deceptive about who really is in charge READ 3rd Column on page 292

- Interpret reading and provide analysis


Read: "School As Inquiry" by Steven Wolk
Write: 1 page response

LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

CONTENT/CONTEXT Lab (Downs&Wardle)

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