Assignments for Week of December 15-19, 2014

Mon, 12/15              RCG          Read the article at this link.
                                                   Give 4 examples of how culture interferes with sexual agency.
                                                   Give 4 examples of how sexual agency can be achieved.
                                                   Write 3 essential questions based on this article.

                                 WTG         Idea in a paragraph for 10-page play.

Tues, 12/16              RCG           Find a current news article about gender.
                                                    Turn in a short summary of the article along with the link.
                                                     Be prepared to share with the class.

                                 WTG          List of characters and summaries of scenes for 10-page play.
                                                    Set up an account at Celtx.com.

Wed, 12/17              WTG          5 pages freewriting.

                                                    Bring in card for your KK.

Thurs, 12/18                               Self-evaluations due.

                                                    Bring in snack for your KK.

Fri, 12/19                   RCG          Read "Coming Out in Middle School," pp 101-109 in Gender Book.
                                                     Write a response.

                                   WTG         10-page play due.
      
                                                     Bring gift for your KK.

Assignments for Week of December 8 - 12, 2014

Mon, 12/8               RCG          Read pages 61-65 and pages 88-90 in the Gender Textbook.
                                                  Answer these questions:
                                                    1.  How did Hurt internalize what he saw in his home in childhood?
                                                    2.  How does he believe feminism helps men?
                                                    3.  How do women lead differently than men?
                                                    4.  How is gender equality smart economics?

Tues, 12/9               RCG          Research 3 sources on Rianne Eisler and write a 1/2 report.
                                                  Read Eisler's article page 32 in the Gender Textbook and write a
                                                         response.
                                                  Read the U. N. Report on the World's Women at the link on page 33.
                                                  Briefly summarize the issues women face worldwide.

Wed, 12/10             RCG          Read "Beyond Mean Girls' Stereotypes" at this link.
                                                  Write a response.

                               WTG         5 pages freewriting. Choose a selection to read aloud.

Thurs, 12/11           RCG          Response to Tough Guise.

Fri, 12/12                RCG         Completed statistics from pages 34-40 in the Gender Textbook.