Day 3

 

LATEST UPDATE ON NFL LOCKOUT LOCATED ON TWITTER! READ AND TWEET NOW! (do this if you haven't already)

Can you find another related article/POV that you can tweet to keep this conversation going?  (ex.  What were these replacement refs doing before they were tapped by the NFL?)

1.  If you have more CRASH terms to complete do that with your group now.
2.  Read & take notes on Chapter 4.1, 4.2, 4.3  (Participation and Voting) and complete the Ideological survey located under Ch 4 handouts
3. HW=give this survey to one or both parent/guardian (the more adults surveyed the better).  Also, read the "Senior Issues Blog" located on the google site.  Think about which issue you'd like to focus on for the rest of the semester.

Day 2

Good Morning!

1. Fill out the following form:
https://docs.google.com/a/siprep.org/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE0xbGhCT2c4Y3BXUlNja0FnM2ZPMUE6MQ#gid=0

2. Please search Tweetcaster and read my article about the Packers v. Seahawks controversial call and how this relates to government.  Post 1 tweet with your opinion.

3.  In groups fill out the CRASH terms according to your chosen character.

4.  Read the two articles on system racism posted on my google site under "schedule."

Day 1

Good Morning Everyone

Unfortunately I am sick and so are my boys so I won't be in today (don't get too excited!).

Please do the following:
1. Finish watching CRASH (I believe we are at the 1 hour mark)-You might need to help the proctor access the apple TV.  Make sure the far right button on the wall unit is pressed.  Then turn on apple tv (use little remote).  Then hit netflix.  Then look for CRASH under "last viewed."
2.  When the movie is over write one last blog comparing and contrasting what you hoped for your character vs. how the movie actually ended.
3. Finish filling in your terms using your character as an example.  I will collect these Day 2
4.  Be ready to discuss tomorrow. 
5.  Be sure that you plug your ipad into your desktop or laptop to get the updates for the new operating system.

Day 3

1.  Continue with CRASH
How is your character a product of his/her environment?
2.  Review your definitions
Characters:

• (Jean) Sandra Bullock, her husband (Rick) the District Attorney, his assistant
• Carjackers Ludacris (Anthony) and (Peter)
• (Detective Graham Waters) Don Cheadle (cop)
• (Ria) Jennifer Esposito (cop)
• Locksmith
• Middle Eastern shopkeeper
• (Officer John Ryan) Matt Dillon (cop)
• (Officer Tom Hansen) Ryan Phillipe (cop)
• Health Insurance agent (Shaniqua Johnson)
• (Christine) Thandie Newton and her husband (Cameron)
• (Detective Waters' mom) mom
• Kim Lee

Day 2

DO NOW:
1.  Write a blog responding to our presentation yesterday. Discuss the origin, evolution and impact of hiphop by reflecting on this quote.
"Hip Hop is the black people's CNN"-CHUCK D 
2. Read this interview discussing Paul Haggis's motivation and challenges for producing the movie "CRASH"
2.  Have your Ch 3 definitions open for me to see
3.  Cross the line activity
4.  Begin CRASH

Toronto Bluejay's player suspended for 3 games due to his eye black.  Too harsh?  Not harsh enough?

Day 1

As we watch this clip, think about:
1.  Is this funny?  Explain
2.  In your opinion should politicians appear on talk shows or be imitated on SNL?
3.  What do skits like these tell us about the media and it's affect on the general public?
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1.  What factors shape our beliefs, values, and attitudes about others and about politics?
2.  Step Across the Line activity 
3.  Begin Crash key terms
3.  Begin watching Crash