Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Week of October 28, #SellBuyDate

Hi everyone,

What a great trip we had!! Here is a link to some photos from today.

Now that we've seen the incredible #SellBuyDate, here is a link to see a TED Talk given by Sarah Jones. This way you can see all of her talents again!!

Now, let's visit some of the websites Sarah Jones recommended as NYC resources working with girls and women in the sex industry:

  1. Gems
  2. Exploitation Intervention Project
  3. Sanctuary for Families
Visit each website and then click on this link to answer questions about each one.

Thanks!!



Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Week of October 24, Bully Awareness Month

October 19, Bully Awareness

Hi everyone,

October is Bully Awareness Month.

Please visit the Bystander Revolution website and watch 3 of their films.

Then visit the Not in Our Schools Bully Awareness Film Festival and watch 3 of their films.

Then click on this link to write your responses.

Thank you and take a stand!!

Ms Mann

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Week of October 11: Sex Trafficking in the US

Hi everyone,

Today we are going to learn more about sex trafficking in preparation for seeing the play Sell/Buy/Date.

Please watch the following short videos and listen to the podcast:

  1. Hidden America
  2. Children for Sale
  3. Sex Trafficking How it Works
  4. Optional podcast (only audio) Against Their Will
Complete this form to share what you learned from each video/podcast.

Then use Carmyn's character profile handout to create a character based on all of our class readings, the films, and other material we've explored about sex trafficking. 

This will be graded as a test, and it is due before our second class with her on October 19.

It will be graded using this rubric:



What it means
Possible points

Content

Does your character represent the issue or topic clearly?
Do you include facts, details from the materials used in class?
25

Organization

Can the reader/audience understand the topic or issue based on how you created this character?
25

Mechanics


Is your grammar, spelling and punctuation accurate? Did you proofread your work?
25
Effort
Did you work hard to create an interesting and relevant?
Is this your best work?
25
Total score

100

Monday, October 3, 2016

October 7, UDHR

Hi everyone,



This week we will read the UDHR, our class "bible".

Please click on this link to watch the 30 PSA's of our Human Rights.

Then click on this form to tell me about your top 3 rights and why you chose them.

Thank you!!