Objective: IWBAT Determine the central idea of the article, “Does Class Still Matter?” by David Leonhardt and Janny Scott Criteria for Success:
I know I have mastered our objective when I am able to:
Do Now: To what extent do you agree with the following statements? Fill in each blank with A (agree), U (undecided), or D (disagree). _____ 1 I think that women and men have equal job opportunities in my country. _____ 2 People have the ability to determine their future professional and personal lives. _____ 3 To get a good job in my country, you need a college education. _____ 4 You cannot be successful without having a job that pays well. _____ 5 With hard work and determination, most people can achieve the American Dream. _____ б A person's job opportunities are largely determined by the social class into which he or she is born. _____ 7 It is easier for women than for men to balance their careers and family life. _____ 8 In my country, there are many opportunities for technical and vocational training. _____ 9 No one job has any more value than another. _____ 10 Most people are concerned about "keeping up with the Joneses," that is, following the latest fashions and having as many material possessions as their neighbors do. Do Next: -put graded work in your binder -write homework down in planner Pre-Reading: Watch Times video on Defining the American Dream. Quick Write: What is the American Dream? What does it mean to you and your family? (1-2 sentences) Explore personal understandings of the American Dream and the definition of class. Whole Class: First Read of Does Class Still Really Matter? By David Leonhardt and Janny ScottSource: The New York Times Upfront Second Read: complete graphic organizer with annotations Third Read: formulate text-to-text connections and text-to-self connections Exit Ticket: Complete on Graphic Organizer. Based on our reading, what are the author’s main points about class? Do they believe that class matters?
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