May 20th, 2014

5/20/14

In Class:
Journal--  Reflect on Gandhi's Paradox, particularly as it applies to social injustice: 'Nothing that we do as individuals matters, but it's vitally important we do it anyway.'

Discussed the responsibilities and processes of deconstructing systems of privilege as presented in Privilege, Power, and Difference, 2nd. ed., by Allan G. Johnson.

Students used the remainder of class time for the following tasks:
  * Finish The Tortilla Curtain.
  * Work on your final project.
  * Catch up on any missing work and journal entries.
  * Turn in your A Better Life worksheet.

Exit ticket: Indicate the progress you made during class today.

Homework:
Finish The Tortilla Curtain.
Finish your final project by Thursday at 1:00 PM.
Catch up on any missing work and journal entries.