Sources:
● Read Chapters 5, 6 & 17: “Socialization,” “Interaction in Groups” and
“Education.” http://docshare04.docshare.tips/files/28681/286813120.pdf
● Review the PBS Frontline documentary “The Middle School Moment.”
Prompt:
Food for Thought:
Every year, close to one-third of 18-year-olds do not finish high school. The dropout rates
for minority students, students from low-income families, and disabled students are
even higher. This is not just a problem affecting certain individuals and schools; it is a
communitywide problem that affects everyone. High school dropouts commit about 75
percent of crimes in the United States and are much more likely to be on public
assistance than those who complete high school. The cost to the public of these crime
and welfare benefits is close to $200 billion annually. Dropouts earn only about 60
percent of what high school graduates earn and only about 40 percent of the income of
college degree holders – resulting in about $50 billon in lost state and federal tax
revenues each year. Dropouts are much more likely to have health problems than nondropouts. A 1% increase in high school completion rate would save the United States
$1.4 billion annually in health care costs.
For this week you will be viewing “Dropout Nation.”
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/dropout-nation/
Discussion Question: In your opinion is it the responsibility of the government at the
state, federal and national levels or the parents to ensure that children in America
receive a good quality education, so they can be productive, instead of counterproductive members of society? Or should the blame for this colossal failure be shared
among the two groups? Why or why not?
Total Assignment (original response, two responses on other posts, and up to five
responses on my post):
Original Response (due Wednesday):
One original answer to the discussion question
Two Paragraphs, 150-250 words
Need to weave in evidence, anecdotes, examples, or citations in MLA format from the
readings/videos.
Reply to two of your classmates on their post: (Due Wednesday, still waiting on two
classmate to post).
One paragraph each, minimum of 6-8 sentences, 75-150 words
ask critical questions back, elaborate their thoughts
Respond to my post: (I’ll send the responses on Sunday because I need to wait for
responses, could be up to five responses, Due Monday)
One or a few sentences, but needs to be thoughtful instead of restating what they said.
Sources:
● Read Chapters 5, 6 & 17: “Socialization,” “Interaction in Groups” and
“Education.” http://docshare04.docshare.tips/files/28681/286813120.pdf
● Review the PBS Frontline documentary “The Middle School Moment.”
Prompt:
Food for Thought:
Every year, close to one-third of 18-year-olds do not finish high school. The dropout rates
for minority students, students from low-income families, and disabled students are
even higher. This is not just a problem affecting certain individuals and schools; it is a
communitywide problem that affects everyone. High school dropouts commit about 75
percent of crimes in the United States and are much more likely to be on public
assistance than those who complete high school. The cost to the public of these crime
and welfare benefits is close to $200 billion annually. Dropouts earn only about 60
percent of what high school graduates earn and only about 40 percent of the income of
college degree holders – resulting in about $50 billon in lost state and federal tax
revenues each year. Dropouts are much more likely to have health problems than nondropouts. A 1% increase in high school completion rate would save the United States
$1.4 billion annually in health care costs.
For this week you will be viewing “Dropout Nation.”
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/dropout-nation/
Discussion Question: In your opinion is it the responsibility of the government at the
state, federal and national levels or the parents to ensure that children in America
receive a good quality education, so they can be productive, instead of counterproductive members of society? Or should the blame for this colossal failure be shared
among the two groups? Why or why not?
Total Assignment (original response, two responses on other posts, and up to five
responses on my post):
Original Response (due Wednesday):
One original answer to the discussion question
Two Paragraphs, 150-250 words
Need to weave in evidence, anecdotes, examples, or citations in MLA format from the
readings/videos.
Reply to two of your classmates on their post: (Due Wednesday, still waiting on one
more classmate to post).
One paragraph each, minimum of 6-8 sentences, 75-150 words
ask critical questions back, elaborate their thoughts
Respond to my post: (I’ll send the responses on Sunday because I need to wait for
responses, could be up to five responses, Due Monday)
One or a few sentences, but needs to be thoughtful instead of restating what they said.
Sources:
● Read Chapters 5, 6 & 17: “Socialization,” “Interaction in Groups” and
“Education.” http://docshare04.docshare.tips/files/28681/286813120.pdf
● Review the PBS Frontline documentary “The Middle School Moment.”
Prompt:
Food for Thought:
Every year, close to one-third of 18-year-olds do not finish high school. The dropout rates
for minority students, students from low-income families, and disabled students are
even higher. This is not just a problem affecting certain individuals and schools; it is a
communitywide problem that affects everyone. High school dropouts commit about 75
percent of crimes in the United States and are much more likely to be on public
assistance than those who complete high school. The cost to the public of these crime
and welfare benefits is close to $200 billion annually. Dropouts earn only about 60
percent of what high school graduates earn and only about 40 percent of the income of
college degree holders – resulting in about $50 billon in lost state and federal tax
revenues each year. Dropouts are much more likely to have health problems than nondropouts. A 1% increase in high school completion rate would save the United States
$1.4 billion annually in health care costs.
For this week you will be viewing “Dropout Nation.”
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/dropout-nation/
Discussion Question: In your opinion is it the responsibility of the government at the
state, federal and national levels or the parents to ensure that children in America
receive a good quality education, so they can be productive, instead of counterproductive members of society? Or should the blame for this colossal failure be shared
among the two groups? Why or why not?
Total Assignment (original response, two responses on other posts, and up to five
responses on my post):
Original Response (due Wednesday):
One original answer to the discussion question
Two Paragraphs, 150-250 words
Need to weave in evidence, anecdotes, examples, or citations in MLA format from the
readings/videos.
Reply to two of your classmates on their post: (Due Wednesday, still waiting on one
more classmate to post).
One paragraph each, minimum of 6-8 sentences, 75-150 words
ask critical questions back, elaborate their thoughts
Respond to my post: (I’ll send the responses on Sunday because I need to wait for
responses, could be up to five responses, Due Monday)
One or a few sentences, but needs to be thoughtful instead of restating what they said.