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

Sociology:
Students will be able to:
~discuss the impact of disabilities on socialization, the family unit, and education
~explain orally and in writing the impact of disabilities on the individual, siblings, parents, classmates, etc.
~discuss how learning to relate to people with disabilities can be individually enriching
~discuss the elements which affect individual classrooms
~identify orally and in writing the major problems affecting American education
Monday: film: Simon Burch
Tuesday: finish film and discuss
Wednesday: essay test
Thursday & Friday: lecture & discussion problems in education

Introduction to Journalism:
Students will be albe to:
~identify elements which draw readers into writing
~identify the elements of feature and news-feature writing
~demonstrate the ability to write feature leads
~explain what the nut graph is and demonstrate the ability to construct it appropriately
Monday:
Radical Write: Chapter 5 & worksheets
Tuesday: Read feature stories aloud in class
Tuesday: Radical Write Chapter 6 worksheets
Wednesday: Discuss self-generated stories, brainstorm ideas
Thursday: Chapter 6 & worksheets
Friday: Discuss self-generated stories ideas and set deadline

Sociology:
Students will be able to:
~identify & explain the characteristics of a healthy marriage & family
~explain the impact of healthy families on the health of society
~analyze elements of culture which contribute to the breakdown of the American family
~explain the “McDonaldization” of relationships
~identify personal characteristics that contribute to healthy relationships
Monday:
Holiday
Tuesday:
Notebook Test
Wednesday:
Lecture & Discussion
Thursday & Friday:
Text: Read chapters & answer select questions

Introduction to Journalism
Students will be able to:
~identify the elements of news, feature & news-feature writing
~demonstrate the ability to write a feature lead
~explain & discuss the diversity of lead writing
~write a feature based on a prompt
~write a self-generated feature story
Monday:
Holiday
Tuesday:
Radical Write feature writing
Current Events LNJ
Wednesday:
Interviewing
Current Events LNJ
Thursday & Friday:
Writing a self-generated feature story
Current Events: LNJ

Sociology:
Students will be able to:
~define and explain the sociological terms involved with the institution of the family; including types of families, types of marriage;
~list and discuss that factors that contribute to the building of successful family units and marriages
~identify and discuss cultural shifts that have challenged the success of traditional families and marriage in America
~list and discuss qualities individual rates as most important for a marriage partner
Monday-Wednesday: film: The Notebook
Thursday: Essay
Friday: Lecture & discussion

Introduction to Journalism:
Students will be able to:
~identify the elements of news
~explain what news judgment is and how to apply it
~identify the variety of leads that may be used in news/feature writing
~identify & explain how to hold reader interest
Monday:
Do the Write Thing-powerpoint lecture and discussion
Tuesday:
Leads powerpoint lecture & discussion
Wednesday:
Interviewing
Thursday & Friday:
Feature Writing Assignment

Sociology:
Students will be able to:
~explain orally & in writing what folkways, mores & taboos are and provide multiple examples of each
~explain how culture and norms evolve in different cultures
~explain and give examples of subcultures
~identify the core American values that laws were written to support
~identify core values of WOHS & community and explain how they shape the culture and rules of the community
~explain how socioeconomic status creates cultural norms that span the groups
~identify and explain what status, rank, role and role conflict are and give examples of each
Monday:
Documentary: Alive 20 Years Later–discussion
Tuesday:
Test-Essay
Wednesday:
Lecture & discussion over roles, status, rank, status symbols etc.
Thursday:
Begin discussion of impact of education on socioeconomic status.
Identify problems within the bureaucracy of education.
brainstorm solutions
Friday:
Create a construct of a highly successful school composition.

Introduction to Journalism:
Students will be able to:
~identify the basics of News-Feature writing
~demonstrate how to narrow focus of topic & develop a theme
~how to build a story on strong quotes
~how to end strong
Monday:
Do the Write Thing powerpoint & notes
Tuesday:
Discuss how to interview effectively
Wednesday:
Complete unit on interviewing
Thursday:
Press conference interview
Friday:
Begin writing story

Sociology:
Students will be able to:
~identify how roles change as circumstances change
~explain the evolving role of leadership necessary in any group
~explain what subgroups are and how they evolve
~identify and explain the changing nature of groups as events impact those involved
~analyze the role that values play in the development of culture
~explain what a group’s given culture is built on and what factors alter it and why
Monday-Wednesday: Alive
Thursday: Essay Test
Friday: 25 years later documentary

Intro to Journalism
Students will be able to:
~explain the steps necessary to build a story from scratch
~identify the method of show don’t tell writing
~application of voice to writing and diction
~be able to explain and apply the rules of news-feature writing
Monday:
Powerpoint presentation and discussion on Building a Story
Tuesday:
Powerpoint presentation and discussion on description and diction
Wednesday:
Powerpoint Do the Write Thing discussion
Thursday:
Brainstorm Story ideas
Friday:
Create a list of questions that must be answered for story to be written

The week was full of creativity. The sociology students survived a shipwreck, created a survival plan that included shelter, food acquisition, and innovative ways of addressing problems posed by the scenario. After presenting and defending plans the class discussed how their culture and priorities would change under these circumstances. The activity is a precursor to viewing the film Alive next week.

J1 has been studying muscular writing and dipping into 1971 alum Bobby Hawthorne’s book The Radical Write.

Sociology:
Students will be able to:
~identify the contributions of C. Wright Mills to the discipline
~explain sociological imagination
~order chronologically the major developments in the history of sociology
~discuss & explain the underpinnings of the development of civilization and social structure
Monday:
Read Sec. 2 of chapter 1 & answer select questions
Tuesday:
Survivor game/discussion
Wednesday-Friday:
Film: Alive

Introduction to Journalism
Students will be able to:
~explain the elements of muscular writing
~write news & feature leads
~explain the elements of feature writing and apply them in production of self-generated stories
Monday:
Completion of Muscular Writing powerpoint
Read LNJ & discuss
Tuesday-Wednesday:
The Write Stuff handout: focus on feature writing
Thursday:
Brainstorm feature ideas
Friday:
begin work on feature stories