INTRODUCE

• Fill out the table on social classes based on what you know of them already, then identify which social class you feel you fall into.

• Discuss your current understanding of social class and why you placed yourself where you did.

• Review the syllabus and expectations for the module.

  • Please note: there are two version of the syllabus in this document based on which "Expose" option you choose. Option A is on one tab (at the bottom), and Option B is on a separate tab

EXPOSE

• OPTION A:

  • Watch and read the following and fill out Option A note catcher

  • Watch People Like Us: Social Class in America (available on Kanopy - free with local library card)

  • Read each column of “Class Matters one and two”

  • Read "Hidden Rules of Social Class" handout

• OPTION B: Don't have/don't want a library card? Complete these activities instead:

  • • Watch and read the following, and fill out Option B note catcher

      • watch the trailer for the movie People Like Us

      • watch The $100 Race

      • read each column of “Class Matters one and two”

      • read "Hidden Rules of Social Class" handout

      • watch the TED Talk “How Economic Inequality Harms Societies”

      • watch the video “Wealth Inequality in America”

      • read the article “Beliefs about Social Mobility”

**Remember, these sources are provided for you to learn about the topic from multiple perspectives. You are not being asked to agree with the viewpoints shared, but rather to consider how the viewpoints presented align with your own beliefs - and to engage in a conversation where you are using various perspectives to deepen your own understanding and clarify your perspective.

PRACTICE

• Engage in Socratic seminar-style discussion based on the sources you read, watched, and listened to. Reference your annotations and the notecatcher to add depth to the discussion.

• If you are completing independently: schedule a time to have a discussion with the teacher. It is recommended that you coordinate with other students taking the module for a more dynamic discussion, if possible.

CREATE

• • Synthesize what you have learned about social class with your choice of DOK: Senior Seminar DOK Choices

  • Your DOK must integrate your response to each of the following questions:

    • How does the class system work?

    • How do people end up in different classes?

    • Do you intend to change social classes as an adult? how do you anticipate doing that?

    • What is your opinion on America's class society as a whole?

    • What is the takeaway message from this class, as it relates to your life?

  • Self-evaluate your DOK using the appropriate scoring guide and revise as needed

REFLECT

• • Conference with Steve about your DOK and your experience with this module