Friday, January 27, 2017

BLOG POST #1

Please remember that posting on your blog is the primary way that you provide evidence that you are learning. The posts are what will determine your grade at the end of the semester. Here is a prompt to help you with post number 2:   THIS IS DUE January 27 FRIDAY.  THIS IS A HARD DATE.

Explain the sociological theories that we have learned thus far: sociological imagination, sociological mindfulness, the three sociological perspectives (founders of sociology) and the social construction of reality. Then give an example from your own life/your own perspective. Also be sure to explain how the sources we looked at in class relate to the lesson. Remember to write properly using correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.  

You must reflect on sources we discusses, read, and watched in class.  (The Outliers, Teen Parent Conflict, Freaks and Geeks, The Dangers of Silence (video), Touch (video)_, Kaepernick not standing for the anthem, and any other conversations that come up in class)


Click here to see a student example of post 2.

Here is a reminder of the grading system:

Throughout the semester, information about each student’s progress in each standard is gathered using the following scale:

10   Exceeds Expectations of Mastery of Learning Target
9   Demonstrates Mastery of Learning Target
7   Mastery of Learning Target is In Progress
5   Not Yet Making Progress or Making Minimal Progress toward Learning Target Mastery
         0   No data available because student did not complete the assignment.


Here is how you will be graded on your posts:

Sociology  (Artisan – students can craft authentic posts that richly explain the class content in a unique way): Students will be able to explain the concept of sociological imagination through different supporting content.  Students will demonstrate that individuals are shaped by their social life.  (Excellent includes application to student’s life and demonstration of sociological mindfulness.
10 Student is able to fully explain the sociological content and apply it to a unique example.
9  Student fully explains the sociological content using relevant terminology from the class.
7 Student somewhat explains the content from class but does not do it in detail and/or uses little or no sociology concepts or terms
5 Student completed the assignment but did not explain any sociology at all.

Standard:  Literacy (Scholar – Students can read and understand a wide variety of sources and make meaning from them):  Objective: Student demonstrates an understanding of the sources used in class (books, movies, websites, etc…) and connecting them to sociological concepts/themes.
Target (the scale):
10 Student refers properly to multiple sources from class and/or explains the connection of an outside source found by the student.
9 Student refers properly to a source from class and explains its connection to sociology in the student’s own words.
7 Student refers to a source from class but it lacks depth, clarity or correctness.
5  Student completed the assignment but was not correct in interpreting the sources from class.
                                    Success criteria:
                                    Reference to evidence from the source(refers properly)
                                    Students’ own words (explains)
                                    Author’s message/thesis (

Academic Expectations (CitizenStudent recognizes the importance of being a part of the community of class; being present and on-time, listening, sharing, respecting, trusting other student, participating in class and writing properly.)
10 Student contributes to the class through commenting, listening and reading.  Student uses proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and clear and academic writing.  Student meets deadlines and is on time.  Student’s work is neat and professional.
9 Student is able to meet almost all of the expectations above.
7 Student meets some of the expectations.

5 Student turns in the assignment or shows up, but does not meet any of the expectations above

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