Sunday, September 9, 2012

Monday, September 10th


Objectives
  • Demonstrate your understanding of the 3 moral theories (Deontology, Utilitarianism and Rights Ethics).
  • Begin prepping for Montana 1948 seminar.
Essential Question:  How do we decide what makes something morally right/wrong?

Agenda:
  • Starter: Review your notes for the quiz 
  • Whole class: Discuss remaining questions
  • Quiz!
  • Montana 1948 Group Seminar Prep
Resources/Links:
  • Montana 1948 Seminar Prep Handouts
    Once you click on this link, you'll a folder of documents that include the group seminar prep AND individual seminar prep.  The individual seminar prep handout includes the "required prep" questions that you will also use for your seminar reflection AFTER the seminar.
Homework:
1.  Finish "Ashley's Tedious Scavenger Hunt" activity DUE: FRIDAY 9/14
2.  Finish Montana 1948 and prepare for the seminar on Wednesday

Week in Advance Homework:
  • Socratic Seminar on Montana 1948  on Wednesday 
  • In order to be in the seminar, you must submit your seminar prep first thing in class Wednesday morning. I will send/give you the individual seminar prep after receiving your group prep questions on Monday.  
  • Seminar reflection + self-assessment due for non-Honors students on MONDAY 9/17
  • "Ashley's Tedious DP Scavenger Hunt" Activity due Friday
  • Honors Ind. Study Proposal due Friday


Group Seminar Prep: Montana 1948

Essential Questions:  
1. How does the novel define justice? Is justice served in this novel? What is the role of the individual in creating a just society? What is the role of the government or law enforcement system in creating a just society?
2. How is the history “we” tell revealing of “our” truths?  To what extent is United States history subjective?  How does knowing and understanding the complexities of US history create a better understanding of today’s society and what it means to be “American?”
3.   What are race relations like in the novel and why?  How do these relations impact how justice was or was not served?  To what extent are these issues surrounding race still present in modern U.S. society and why?


Directions:
As a group, discuss “Reaction” and “Clarification”.  Then, take notes on “Questions” and “Themes/Binaries”.  By the end of class, email me ONE document with:

  • everyone’s name
  • list of questions
  • list of universal themes/binaries
Reaction:  Discuss your individual experiences reading this book.  What was your emotional reaction?
Clarification:  Help each clear up any confusion that you have about the plot, characters, resolution, etc… In addition, discuss the following:

a. Who are the important characters? Using sticky notes, mark pages that discuss significant details about that character.  For example, you might mark the picnic scene where Davy’s grandfather invites “his son” up to speak as this reveals critical information about the family dynamic.
b. What is the setting of the book and why might it be significant?
c.  What is the relationship like between whites and Native Americans in the novel? For your own seminar prep, you may want to mark significant passages that speak to this issue.  
Choose a scribe for the group to type the following:
Questions:  Share your seminar questions with each other.  As a group, evaluate each one on its merit as a seminar question.  Eliminate or revise those that do not meet the standard.  Compile a list of questions.  Write the two strongest questions on the board.
Universal themes/Binaries:  Make a List.  Discuss as a group how this novel addresses each of these binaries.  Where do the binaries get complicated?  Where do they dismantle themselves?
If time: Discuss one of the essential questions. This will help you with seminar prep.

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