Unit 1 - Intro to World Studies
9/5 - No Classes
Day 1
Course Introduction
Day 1 Homework:
- Return parent / student contract
- Short essay about yourself
Day 2
Body Ritual of the Nacirema
Football POV
POINT OF VIEW
SITUATION DESCRIPTION:
The annual Payton Grizzlies versus Northside Mustangs football game was played Thursday night. Due to family commitments I was unable to attend the game (I had to give my dog a bath). The game was decided when Jackson Zhang caught a touchdown pass on the last play of the 4th quarter giving Payton a 14-10 victory. Monday morning when I arrived at school "everyone who is anyone" was talking about the "catch" and the victory. What I want to know is what REALLY happened and just how great of a play this catch actually was. Throughout the day I spoke to the following people in an attempt to obtain the truth. As I review each source I must constantly ask myself "what is the validity of each person’s comment and what is his or her particular expertise in the area of high school football.
DOCUMENT 1
Alison Clark, Newspaper Reporter, Chicago Tribune
The annual Payton--Northside football game ended in dramatic fashion when Jackson Zhang caught the game winning touchdown pass as time expired. Jackson Zhang made a leaping catch and landed safely in the end zone capping an improbable come from behind win for the Grizzlies.
(note: most high school game results are phoned into the newspaper sports desk)
DOCUMENT 2
Jackson Zhang, Payton Wide Receiver who caught the winning pass
Did you see that catch?! I mean it was great! Man I knew I had it! That D-back was nothing! I ran right by him and just reached out and pulled it in. Focus, real focus!! We're number 1!!
DOCUMENT 3
Glenn Rode, Offensive Coach, Walter Payton College Prep High School
Great catch! Unbelievable! Jackson has heart and no quit in him. When it mattered I knew he would come through. He's tough, a real gamer! I had the team focused. We were ready to play. Never a doubt!
DOCUMENT 4
Jill Tani, Payton Cheerleader Captain
It was a totally awesome catch! We won the game and, like totally disgraced that other team. I knew we would win after our half-time show, and we did! We rock! Go Payton! Those Northside guys had no chance. And you should have seen those Northside girls! Their cheers were sloppy and screechy. No wonder we won!!! We're number 1!!
DOCUMENT 5
Jason Chau, Payton teacher who attended the game to watch his son play
Payton played real hard. The boys were great. It was a great catch that won a hard fought game. The noise in the stands after the game was unbelievable. Everyone was hugging each other and screaming.
DOCUMENT 6
Sigourney Acharya, Defensive back who covered Jackson, Northside College Prep High School
We were robbed. That guy never caught the ball, he was lying there on the ground and the ball fell in his hands. He pushed me and the ref never saw nothing. Payton is nothing but a bunch of cheats!
DOCUMENT 7
Owen Del Valle, Defensive Coach, Northside College Prep High School
What can I say? Sigourney played him real tight. Payton ended up on the ground with the ball and the touchdown. Some nights you just aren't lucky, some you are.
DOCUMENT 8
Tim Devine, Football Referee, excerpt from his game report to the Illinois High School Activities Association
It was a clean and simple catch resulting in a touchdown. No penalty was involved.
DOCUMENT 9
Katherine Norquist, Assistant Football Coach, University of Michigan. Excerpt from his scouting report.
#83 Jackson Zhang, Senior. Position: Wide Receiver. Height: 5'6". Weight: 155. Comment: Has poor hands and only average speed.
The HIPPO Document Analysis
Thesis: What is the author’s argument/thesis?
Historical Context: What was going on when this document was written? How does this affect the message of the author? How does this help you better understand the document?
Intended Audience: Identify a person or group the author expects to inform or influence. How does this impact the authors’ message?
Point of View: Who is the author? How did the author’s background (gender, race, socioeconomic status, position, experiences, etc.) impact their written perspective?
Purpose: Why did the author create the source?
Outside Information: What specific historical information outside of the document can you connect to the document? How does it better help you better understand the document?
Homework
Plato's Republic
In-Class Readings:
- Characteristics of a Civilization
- Where is Government?
- Connections to Today
- Code of Hammurabi
- Polybius 6