Monday:
UIL JOURNALISM DISTRICT COMPETITION
~News Writing: Austin Jordan, Elizabeth Horne, Chloe McMahon
~Feature Writing: Austin Jordan, Elizabeth Horne, Chloe McMahon
~Editorial Writing: Austin Jordan, Austin McFarland, Chloe McMahon
~Headline Writing: Austin Jordan, Austin McFarland, Colby McIntosh
Sociology:
Students will be able to:
~identify and analyze problems unique to inner city urban schools, isolated rural schools and bureaucratic issues related to education
~suggest original solutions to problems in education
Monday & Tuesday:
film: Lean on Me
Wednesday:
Essay Test
Thursday:
Senior Day: Work on goals for last six weeks

Introduction to Journalism:
~students will be able to demonstrate application of knowledge from the handout Radical Write
feature writing, caption writing, headline writing, basic AP Stylebook rules,
Monday-Wednesday:
Finding Forester
Thursday:
Read aloud to class

Sociology:
Students will be able to:
~identify and explain the essential function of education as a primary conduit of socialization in America
~identify and explain the essential function of education as means of promoting patriotism, capitalism and responsible consumerism
~identify and analyze some of the primary problems of American education
~suggest solutions orally & and writing of problems in education
~offer creative solutions
Monday & Tuesday:
Documentary: Waiting for Superman
Wednesday: Oral & written reaction to film
Thursday & Friday: film: Lean on Me

Introduction to Journalism:
Students will be able to:
~identify and explain the purpose of propaganda
~explain the importance of objectivity in journalism
~analyze role of advertising as an economic base for American capitalism and consumerism
~explain the importance of demographics and why the information is important
~identify role of propaganda in political campaigns
~examine the historical impact of successful political propaganda
~explain why the First Amendment is the foundation of American Freedom
Monday:
Essay test over response to Kony 2012 controversy
Tuesday & Wednesday
Success of Nazi propaganda–lecture, discussion, documentary
Thursday:
Essay response to political propaganda information
Friday:
Hotel Rawanda

Sociology:
Students will be able to:
+identify, explain and discuss orally and in writing:
~the functions of the institution of education in American society: acculturation, citizenship & consumer values, education, socialization etc.
~the strengths & weaknesses of mass public education
~the role of teacher unions in affecting the quality of education & teacher quality
~the problems inherent to bureaucratic education
+suggest solutions orally and in writing to address America’s education issues
Monday:
Remediation: late work
discuss education based on first hand experience (what do you like about education at WOHS, what do you dislike, what would you change and how?)
Tuesday & Wednesday:
documentary: Waiting for Superman
Thursday:
Oral and written response to documentary
Friday:
Text: readings & contemporary data presentation

Introduction to Journalism:
Students will be able to:
~identify the elements of feature stories
~demonstrate understanding of basic AP Stylebook rules through writig
~critically assess the Kony 2012 documentary & fiscal results
~demonstrate understanding of how to research credibility of sources
~research published stories for accuracy
Monday:
Remediation & catch up
Tuesday:
Discuss Kony 2012 news stories and assess for credibility
Wednesday:
Use Journalism Educators’ Listserve resources that address breaking story over Kony 2012
Start review of historical background of crises in Africa, human trafficking stats
Thursday & Friday:
Hotel Rawanda

Sociology:
Students will be able to:
~identify basic sociological terms concerning socialization, institutions, etc.
~importance of language in socialization and culture
~identify and explain essential facts about linguistics and culture
~explain how statistics can be manipulated to advance social and political agendas
Monday:
film: Misleading Statistics
discussion of research methods and how they can be manipulated
Tuesday:
Random Sampling Experiment
Analysis of statistics and importance of sample size & selection in collecting data
Wednesday:
Probability experiment
intro to importance of language and how it is used to collect and convey info.
Thursday:
Film: Development of language and its impact on socialization
Friday: Lecture & discussion (preferably in Austin at the State Basketball Tourney)

Intro to Journalism:
Students will be able to:
~identify how word choice and use of information can influence readers and change meaning of facts
~demonstrate ability to use statistics in journalism correctly and fairly
~apply rules of Associated Press Stylebook to headline and copy writing
Monday:
Current Events: Read & discuss LNJ stories
Student Packet: The Write Stuff–AP Stylesheet instruction
Tuesday:
Current Events: Read & discuss LNJ stories
Student Packet: The Write Stuff–Ethics
Wednesday:
Current Events: Read & discuss LNJ stories
The Write Stuff–Copyright infringement & privacy rights
Thursday:
Complete discussion from Wednesday
Friday: Read aloud from Pulitzer winning articles