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Sample flyer from the opposition:
"Neighbor Letter"
Even if you were unable to join us on our fieldtrip, you will still be able to participate by choosing an image here and adding it to our slideshow (below):
Please read and annotate the Open Communities letter below. How does Gail Schechter address the concerns of opponents of affordable housing? What does she mean when she states, "Exclusionary intent could subject Stonestreet Partners to a legal challenge". What questions do you have?
And now, write your OWN letter to the Village of Winnetka regarding the One Winnetka development, scheduled to be built this spring. You can choose any position you like on the issue.
YOUR TASK
Compose a “letter” to the Winnetka Village Council regarding the issue of affordable housing. You must consider the following in your communication:
Gail Schechter’s (formerly of Open Communities) letter to David Trandel (developer of One Winnetka)
Your philosophy on affordable housing (should people who work in the community also be able to live in the community? Why or why not?)
The issue of diversity (racial, ethnic, socioeconomic)
The Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act (AHPAA): how will Winnetka reach the required 10% as required by the law? Remember that Winnetka is categorized as a “home rule” municipality.
REQUIREMENTS
A typed “letter” to the Winnetka Village Council (to a specific trustee or the council in general)
At least one embedded photo or image (but no more than three)
At least three short direct quotes (from three sources, but no longer than one line, each)
A thorough analysis of any images or quotes (remember: evidence does not speak for itself)
POSSIBLE SOURCES
Village of Winnetka (Downtown Private Development Projects)
Village of Winnetka, citizen comments
OneWinnetka.com (developer’s site)
PowerPoint slides: “One Winnetka Development and Affordable Housing”
Photos: “Winnetka Village Council”
Notes: “Winnetka Village Council”
Pioneer Press, “Many towns snub state’s affordable housing mandate”
Bolos’ notes: “Mr. Cripe’s visit, 2/4/22”
Please take thorough notes as they will be critically important for use on a future assessment:
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Here is a link to the video, in case you missed class or need to review. The transcript is available here.
CLICK HERE TO INPUT YOUR DATA: Be careful, Trevs, because anyone can edit this info.
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Identify the following in the cartoon. Please annotate thoroughly.
What is the difference between the Sources of Class and the Influences on Class? How would you define the different types of Classism?
There are usually four components of class:
Can you guess what are the most and least prestigious professions are in the United States today? Click here for an editable Google doc. What would be your dream job? Click here or scan the QR code: https://padlet.com/boloss/what-would-be-your-dream-job-vme8dhi6y3ro86zj
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Although this film is somewhat dated, consider how little has changed in terms of the American social class system. Watch the film here and fill out the study guide below. If you need extra help, the transcript is also included if you scroll down this post.
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Please click here for the direct link to the survey.
This video explanation is intended to link our unit on race/mass incarceration to our unit on social class. Look at the questions listed below before watching the video in order to focus your written responses afterward.
Mark Jay, a sociologist at UC Santa Barbara examines how mass incarceration and police violence overwhelmingly target poor people, regardless of race. Given the direct correlation between incarcerated individuals and those most affected by poverty and inequality, he suggests that providing resources, especially for those suffering from mental health issues, would substantially reduce those numbers.
Consider the following questions:
Where is the youth being housed/held?
What is the age of the offender? Connection to ACE points?
What was the offense?
What is the most interesting detail (visual or in the text) and why?
The summer of 2020 is now being referred to as "a moment of racial reckoning". What have we as a country learned from the murder of George Floyd? Where did the #blacklivesmatter movement originate? An answer might be found in the tragic story of Michael Brown of Ferguson, MO. We will watch the following film in conjunction with a lesson on policing and media literacy:
Our goal: quote and cite a reputable source (not opinion-based) that either supports or refutes the slides in this artistic response to mass incarceration. According to the Chicago PIC Collective, "We have no doubt that someone, somewhere will find something to criticize about this publication. That is fine. It is not offered as THE definitive document for understanding the PIC. That is not its intent. Ta-Nehisi Coates recently wrote that 'creation is the ultimate critique.' He was likely inspired by Michelangelo who wrote 'Critique by creating.' We agree with this idea."
Please be prepared to explain the slide IYOW (in your own words). ENTER YOUR RESPONSE HERE.
The slides:
The assessment criteria:
The music video:
Could Finland's system provide a different model? Click below:
Please upload your mistake image by clicking on this sentence.
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Think about the impact a single teacher can have on the behavior and self-image of their students for years to come. How relevant is this experiment to our lives today with regard to issues of race?
If you missed the film, please click here.
Study guide:
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Or does class matter most?
Please read and annotate the article below. Think about how you would define the terms listed below. How does the author define (and distinguish between) the following terms:
1. Prejudice?
2. Discrimination?
3. Racism?
In case you missed class or part of the video, here is everything you need:
Pre-viewing assignment:
Post-viewing assignment:
Click here to watch the entire episode!
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