This Week

Soc Team,

This week will be a little unusual. 

First off, as you already know, I have graciously given you Monday off from school to rest, observe, and remember the tremendous work of Martin Luther King Jr.

Second, this week you will have yet another opportunity to shape culture by eschewing gossip and asking sincere questions. Make it happen!

Third, Tuesday I will not be in class. Miss Jelley, who has consistently been helping with the 3rd period Soc class will be covering my classes. She is a wealth of sociological knowledge so please ask questions of her as they arise. And run your ideas for the Selfie project by her.

Fourth, Tuesday and Wednesday (like block day of last week) are dedicated to working on the True Selfie Project. Utilize this time wisely to write up your analysis and to write your description for your artistic image of self.

Fifth, on Tuesday and Wednesday, please ask questions of Miss Jelley and myself to ensure you are prepared for your block day quiz over this unit on socialization.

Sixth, on block day your project will be due. And I am so excited to see what you have created!

Seventh, on block day you will have an opportunity to take a quiz on this unit. Again, be sure to ask your questions in advance.

Weekend Reminder

Soc team,

First off, please take Monday off.

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And on this MLK extended weekend, look deeper, see what is beneath the surface. Truly see. And when the time is right, be like MLK and work for biblical justice.

Observations are due on Tuesday. However, you may use time on Tuesday to write them up and submit them in class. They are due at the conclusion of the class period.

Tuesday and Wednesday of next week are dedicated to working on the True Selfie, Part I project. I encourage you to use your time well and do much of your analysis and reflection during class time. The project is due on block day of this upcoming week.

Finally, we will take a quiz over this Socialization unit on block day of this upcoming week. If you have any questions about the material from the Socialization Unit Questions, please be sure to ask them on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Looking Glass Self

Solid warning (HT: Miss Tan)

Weekend Reminder

Soc Team,

This first week flew by and we are already into the first semester!

For our first weekend, be sure to respond to the Soc Forum 07 on Focus.

Welcome Back!

Soc Team,

Welcome back! I hope and pray your Christmas vacation was meaningful and rich.

As we start this new quarter, I am looking forward to seeing what we can do to continue to be a blessing to our school community. To that end, in order to simplify our opportunities to serve and shape culture, let's focus on two areas:

- No gossip. Every day, let's endeavor to not only not participate in gossip but not allow it in our presence.

- Sincere questions. Every day, let's endeavor to at least once ask sincere question of someone with whom we interact.

We will reflect on block days on our experiences.

Final Exam Study Guide

Soc Team,

For those of you who are preparing for final exams, here is your study guide. Frankly it is just the list of terms you already have and know.

More importantly, the format will be up to you. Either you can take it as an oral exam starting next week (schedule the time with me; plan on 10-15 minutes) or you can take a written exam on the day of the final. I recommend the oral.

Weekend Reminder

Soc Team,

First off, I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation yesterday and today. Thanks for handling the topic of race so well.

For this weekend you are to respond to Soc Forum 06 on Focus. To answer the prompt you need to read this article (also posted on Classroom). Really wrestle with this one.