MIDTERM EXAM DATE CHANGE: After some further thought, I have decided to change the date of the midterm exam to TUESDAY, OCT. 21ST. Although this is after the mid-semester grading period and it will not be considered in the midterm grades, this will give us plenty of breathing space and a chance to get a bit farther into our first book, Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?. Also, it will give us more chance for review and avoid the Homecoming Hoopla. So again, instead of Oct. 14th, the midterm exam will be given on TUESDAY, OCT. 21ST.
FAMILY ACTIVITY: MAKING UP EXAM QUESTIONS: I will give the families some time in class next week (probably beginning on Thursday) to brainstorm some midterm exam questions. More specifically, I want each family to come up with THREE SHORT-ANSWER questions (and answers) based on anything we've covered in class since the beginning of the term. This would include: lecture notes including my comments on the video series, any handouts, however far we get in our book, and family points about the video series. You will need to come to some consensus on your three best questions. I will accept at least ONE question from each family. However, for each additional question I accept, that family will receive a bonus point. So, it is possible to earn 2 bonus points for this exercise and there will be the added advantage of knowing more of the questions on the test. I will give the families roughly 20 minutes on Thurs. 10/9 to confer and some time the following Tues. 10/14. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED AS A COMMENT ON THIS BLOG POST BY 1PM WEDNESDAY 10/15 --
NO EXCEPTIONS. I want to be able to look over your questions and make my selections by Thursday 10/16 when we will set aside some time for review. This activity is worth 3 points.
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I will have your essays back on Tuesday, and please start bringing Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? to class next week.
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Red Group Questions
Q:Why does Tatum say white and black parents are reluctant to talk to their children about rascism?
A: They are afraid that they will create problems where perhaps none exist and make “colorblind”children unnecessarily color conscious (xvi)
Q: What analogy does Tatum utilize to explain the pervasiveness of prejudice in our society?
A: the smog or smog-breathers analogy(6)
Q: Name 3 out of the 4 sources through which prejudice can be learned/acquired
A: authority figures, the media, negative experiences, discrimination
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