S23 Takaki- Intro & Chapter 1

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T here is only one-way to look at things until someone show us how to look at them with different eyes. ~Pablo Picasso Reflections on A Different Mirror Book Study 20% Growth Assignment 20 points Your Task- Read the assigned pages (Introduction & chapter 1) in the Takaki text and address the discussion prompts & complete the aligned activities. Steps- 1. Read the assigned text and compose a reflection on the following prompts: Intro- Address both of these questions. Takaki writes that when he went to college in Ohio, other thought he “did not look like an American.” What is an American from your perspective? In your opinion, what does an American look like? After four years of being upset that Ron married their white daughter, Takaki’s father-in-law, Mr. Rankin, began to warm up. Mr. Rankin’s “racist attitudes were not frozen.” What does Takaki mean? Do you think racism can be “unfrozen”? How? Share your experiences. Chapter One: Address two questions from the following options: What did Walt Whitman mean when he called the United States “a teeming nation of nations”? What does Takaki mean by the “Master Narrative”? On page 9, Takaki lists whom he will focus on in this book. Identify any groups that are still left out. Why are they missing? At first, English plantation owners wanted the new world to be white, but in 1676, they began to import Africans to work for them. Prior to the arrival of en- slaved black Africans, how was “white” defined? Historically, immigrants have been played against one another. How has this strategy affected those involved? 2. Complete the BOTH of following aligned activities: Complete the Social Identity Chart (using the supplied template) Watch this humorous video, What Kind of Asian Are You? Be prepared to discuss in class. Be prepared to discuss your ideas in a class discussion in both small groups & as a class.
Assessment: Criteria Up to the Challenge So Close On Your Way Not Yet Critical Response Response demonstrates an in- depth understanding of the reading as illustrated by detailed examples from the text and thoughtful expression of opinions on or personal connections to the message of the text. 7 pts. Response demonstrates an understanding of the reading as illustrated by some examples from the text and expression of opinions on or personal connections to the message of the text offered. 5 pts. Response demonstrates slight understanding of the reading as illustrated by vague examples from the text and/or fails to express opinions on or connections to the message of the text. 3 pts. Response fails to demonstrate understanding of the reading or is a summary/report out on the text. 1 pt. Assessment justification: Connection to Practice Explicit and thoughtful connections made between the reading and the practice of teaching as illustrated by detailed links to previous readings, classroom assignments, field experiences, and emerging teaching philosophy. 7 pts. Connections made between the reading and the practice of teaching as illustrated by links to previous readings, classroom assignments, field experiences, and emerging teaching philosophy. 5 pts. Limited connections made between the reading and the practice of teaching as illustrated by vague links to previous readings, classroom assignments, field experiences, and emerging teaching philosophy. 3 pts. No connections made between the reading and classroom assignments and readings, field experiences and emerging teaching philosophy. 1 pt. Assessment justification: Components Response exceeds all requirements indicated in the instructions. 3 pts. Response thoroughly addresses all requirements indicated in the instructions. 2 pts. Response is missing some components and/or requirements indicated in the instructions superficially addressed. 1 pt. Response excludes essential components of the assignment and/or does not address the requirements indicated in the instructions. 0 pts. Assessment justification: Writing Mechanics All grammar/punctuation correct and ideas expressed in a clear and organized manner. 3 pts. Minor grammar/punctuation errors. 2 pts. Grammar/Punctuation errors detract from the assignment. .5 pts. Assessment justification:
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