Social Justice (Period 4) Assignments
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- Spring 2008
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Social Justice Final Exam Review Sheet
The first number listed is the new/green textbook; the second number is the older/black cover textbook edition. Some information is from class discussion and notes.
All of this is also attached as a file document.
KEY IDEAS, SECTIONS, TERMS TO KNOW/REVIEW
Social Justice Semester Review Guide
New Old Topic
Book Book
12/34p. 12—Definition of Social Justice (sentence and the 3 components)
Sourch of SJ teaching
13 p. 14—Principles of Catholic Social Justice Teaching—Identify how issues (e.g. abortion) relate to these
CJS Principles
15 p. 17—Stewardship
20 p. 23—Rights & Responsibilities
25 p. 30—social justice doctrine
31 p. 35—Cardinal Virtues—(prudence, temperance, fortitude, justice)—recognize definitions and applications
32 p. 36—Theological Virtues—(Faith, Hope, Charity/Love)—recognize definitions and applications
32 p. 39—justice/charity—recognize definitions and applications
32 Types of justice: commutative, distributive, legal, social—recognize definitions and applications
35 p. 40—Biblical Justice
36 p. 43—Beatitudes
273 p. 46—encyclical
40 p. 46—Rerum Novarum—what, who, when, importance and summarize
42 p. 48—state name, date and key ideas of SJ encyclicals (Mater et Magistra, Populorum Progressio,
Centesimus Annus, Evangelium Bitae/Gospel of Life)
42 p. 48— state name, date and key ideas of USCCB SJ documents (Economic Justice for All, Strangers No
Longer, Brothers and Sisters to Usl, Faithful Citizenship)
56 p. 64—society
57 p. 65—Subsidiarity
59 p. 68—common good
60 p. 69—solidarity
60 p. 71—option for the poor
64 p. 74—natural law
67 p. 77—family**
57 p. 85—Econ. Justice--value of each
77+ p. 89—most compelling justice issue of today--(abortion)
80 p. 90—causes of society's acceptance of abortion
82p. 94—responsibilities of all re: abortion
85 p. 96—euthanasia
90 p. 101—capital punishment--N.B. contemporary
94 p. 106—“consistent ethic of life"--Bernardin
104 p. 117—prejudice
105 p. 118—negative prejudice
105 p. 119—stereotype
108 p. 120—stages of prejudice: antilocution, avoidance,
discrimination, physical attack, extermination
109+ p. 121—feminism, sexism, ageism
113+ p. 124—anti-Semitism, scapegoating
117 p. 128—where prejudice is learned; characteristics of prejudiced personality
124+ p. 135—racism (see notes for definition)
125 p. 137—Institutional racism
125 p. 137—apartheid
126 p. 135/138—Brothers and Sisters to Us
Racism issues faced by
126 p. 138—African Americans
130 p. 143—Hispanic Americans
137 p. 147—Native Americans
125/129 p. 142—affirmative action
137 p. 151—inclusion/tolerance
“minority” as SJ term
146 p. 160—poverty
147 p. 160—poverty of the soul
148 p. 161—poverty of spirit
147 p. 161—material poverty
147 p. 161—evidence/facts about US and world poverty
notes p. 161—% of population to % of world’s wealth use
notes p. 162—US poverty line/family of 4
154 p. 168—world hunger
160+ p. 174—10 aspects to framework for economic life
162+ p. 176—Economic Justice for All, directives for fighting poverty
165+ p. 177—CCHD, CRS, CCUS
277 p. 201—Prayer for Peace
immigrants/Strangers No Longer
Cesar Chavez
euthanasia, stem cell research
prejudice and racism
eliminating poverty
solidarity—in relation to poverty and peace building
Human dignity
Pope Benedict XVI
“Doing justice” proclaims the Gospel
genocide
natural law
Diving Law
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
free will
freedom
segregation
Death Belt
Homelessness—definition and occurrence
Sr. Helen Prejean (her book, her work)
Fr. Greg Boyle (book, his work, his key ideas)
right of health care
Paul Rusesabagina (Hotel Rwanda)
Fundamental Human Right
California minimum wage
US poverty line (approx for 2007)
“If you want peace, work for justice.” Paul VI
Grading for final essays:
Topics include: St. Francis—Prayer for Peace; immigration; Dead Man Walking G-Dog and the Homeboys, Hotel Rwanda, death penalty,
Responded to the topic:
A--in convincing, thorough manner
B--broad approach with some concrete information
C--skirted the real topic, but had something credible to say
D--did not respond to topic
Spelling, grammar mechanics
A--generally correct, aiding understanding of writing
B--made reading with understanding a challenge
C--interfered with adequate communication of idea
Overall:
A--excellent
B--well done
C--average
D--minimal credit given
F--no credit earned
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Assignment #52 20 points
Using the Catholic Social Justice values expressed in Faithful Citizenship, review a presidental candidate's positions of 4 SJ issues (e.g. poverty, peace (and war), work/workers rights, homelessness, health insurance, immigration).
This can be a chart format or in 4 paragraphs.
SOURCES MUST be included!
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SERVICE OPPORTUNITES
Saturday, April 26
Habitat for Humanity repair the home of a fire victim.
Location 27849 Roseamond, Canyon Country, 661-904-5984
Please check the Calendar Page for Additional Service Opportunities.
St. Ferdinand--Tutoring, Tuesdays, 3 to 4:15
Citrus Sunday--Picking fruit, April 6, 2008, 9 am to noon
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Justice/Service Projects Due 125 points total
6 Projects
Big Sunday Activity
Recylcing
Class assigned/activities
Report Form is attached.
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Assignment #51 10 points
Contact a member of the US Congress about Hunger or Homelessness.
You may use the congressional email (10 points) or write a letter (15 points). If you receive a response: +4 points for generic; +6 for individualized.
Your concern must be well-perpared, clear, problem stated, reason (SJ principle!) for concern, and suggested resolution.
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Assignment #50 10 points
Ch. 7 Review Questions (Black book, p. 181)
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Assignment #49 15 points
Read Research on HOMELESSNESS in LA. Complete written response.
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Assignment #48 15 points
From 5 topics on p. 175 (black book), respond to 3.
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Assignment #47 20 points
Using the directions from p. 172 (black book) or p. 158 (green book), complete the research (Part 3) on the country you are assigned on Block Day (5/7 of 5/8).
YOUR submitted reserach MUST have the source of the information included if you wish credit.
Please search until you find all the 8 pieces of information on your country. Please note: population density: population (divided by) square miles of area. All measurements need to be in square miles!!
Please use
http://www.infoplease.com/countries.html
as your FIRST research site.
Other sources of information--www.state.gov
OR www.un.org-- look for country in Cyber School Bus section
OR
*****If you use this CIA source, be careful to check the area and population density--some countries' information is given in SQUARE KM which you will need to adjust to SQUARE MILES,
OR google in the name of your country.Due:
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Assignment #46 10 points
Read p. 164-167, complete the Scripture Link on p. 165
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Assignment #45: 10 points
Rev. Ques. Ch. 6, p. 156 (black book) and Essay
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Assignment #44 10 points
Scripture Link, p. 147 (black book)
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Assignment #42: 10 points
Complete Readings from Text/Handout/Internet
Read and take notes [See KEY POINTS below] on your "group" assigned by row:
Hispanic, African-American, Native American--These groups are in your textbook.
Asian and Pacific Islander have the attached reading.
KEY POINTS: 3 historic/political events related to the group
Economic situation of group in early 2000's
Perceptions/stereotypes related to the group
Challenges/successes of group in "mainstream" America
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Assignment #43: 10 points
Response to Rabbi Michael's presentation
See attached rubric.
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Assignment #41: 10 points
Read Ch. 5--Justice and Prejudice
As you are reading, make an outline of the chapter (at least both sides of a sheet of paper).
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Complete the REVIEW QUESTIONS at the end of the Chapter
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Homework Assignment # 40 40 points.
As a person of justice demonstrating respect for the human dignity of each person,
discuss in a minumum of 5 well-thoughout paragraphs, the actions and attitudes about 3 "life-issues."
This will require you to use the class notes on the topics from the past week and Cardinal Bernardin's "Consistent Ethic of Life."
Accepted assignments will be TYPED. Handwritten assignments will be recyled--no credit given.
Accepted assignments will have an introductory paragraph, a (at minimum a) paragraph each on the 3 chosen life-issues, and a concluding paragraph.
The essay needs to convey to the reader your awareness of the complexities of each issue, the Catholic Church teachings relevant to the issue, and how these teachings are an affirmation of HUMAN DIGNITY and RESPECT FOR LIFE.
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Chapter 4 TEST
Justice and Life
--issues include abortion, euthanasia, violence, stem-cell research, death penalty, war.
NOTES on Ch. 4 due at beginning of test.
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G-Dog and the Homeboys
Complete reading the book, Ch. 10 and 11.
Complete the Reading Guide.
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TUESDAY--April 15--FIELD TRIP has been canceled.
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Homework Assignment #37 10 points
Use the link to LA metro and "Plan a Trip" from your home to school.
[I was more successful when I used Holy Cross Medical Center as the destination rather than the school address.]
I do understand that for some of you it is a hour(s) long journey and/or it will require walking a mile (or more) to connect with mass transit. HOWEVER, plan the trip.
Submit to me the Internet trip plan with a note about the appropriate fares.
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G-Dog and the Homeboys
Read Ch. 6 and 7 and complete the Reading Guide.
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G-Dog and the Homeboys
Read Ch. 4 and 5 and complete the Reading Guide.
Ch. 4: “Shanking and Shootings/Ghost and Wizard” p. 80 to 105
“pejorative”—p. 93 “shank”—p.92
MATCHING—Match the people/description from Column 2 with the statement in Column One.
¬ “anonymous new booty to known shooter”
“But they had to take ownership of their actions.”
“You just dance around that fool.”
“most influential and flamboyant of TMC’s”
gifted, no-banging friend who has “an aptitude of defusing violent situations”
Fr. Greg’s response to Dreamer incarceration having been arrested with a loaded .38
attacked at school by White Fence guys, saved by a friend
victim of two bullets
wants to go to the Prom with his lady
hired to replace one of the day-care workers and so that Fr. Greg can “sit on him about his drinking problem”
publically graduated from Roosevelt High School
A—Bashful, 93
B—Cisco, 92
C—Dreamer’s post-Juvenile status, 81
D—Droopy, 92
E—Fr. Greg’s expression for working around a bad living situation (usually involving a dad.)
AB—Fr. Greg’s view on Green Eyes’ actions, as well as other homies’ acts
AC—Ghost
AD—Green Eyes, 91
AE— “I felt free. …I know where he is.” 91
BC—Rebel, 86
BD—Wizard and Ghost, 86
1—What are the three conditions for Dreamer to reside in Fr. Greg’s office?
2—What are the components of the “magic combination” that allows some young men to “mature out:” of the gang?
3—On p. 94, FR. Greg accused Dreamer of wanting to get locked up. While Dreamer responds “no,” he lacks conviction. What do you think? What evidence from the book supports your point of view?
4—Who stabbed the White Fence gang member?
5—According to Ghost what is one good thing about being in a gang?
6—Accourding to Ghost what is one BAD thing about gang membership?
7—What is Ghost’s wish?
8—For Wizard, what was the disadvantage of being placed in the gifted classes?
9—Expressed in terms of what a fairy godmother would do, what is Wizard’s wish for gangs/gang members?
10—According to Wizard, the shooting is caused by the “anger. Your friends dying. Your friends getting shot or stabbed.” Name the first two people in Wizard’s experience who were killed.
11—According to Wizard, what is a parent supposed to do?
Ch. 6: “Seeming to have turned a corner/Oso and Green Eyes” p. 106 to 131
“shot-callers”—p. 108 “troika:--p. 109
1—Summer violence does not erupt in East LA projects. To what does the author attribute this?
2—After his brother Sleepy is shot by Primera Flats, why does Oso feel guilty?
3—Why does Oso need to ask permission to attend Green Eyes’ uncle’s funeral?
4—Describe three money problems Fr. Greg is having.
5—For the author, Celeste Fremon, a change takes place beginning in May with Dreamer’s day in court. What is this change?
6—What was C. Fremon’s purpose in writing this book/in wring about gangs? (119)
7—Fremon sees a new tattoo on the back of Green Eyes’ neck: I’m still here. What is the irony of this?
8—Why were the homeboys of his gang more of a family to Green Eyes that his parents, uncles, and other relatives?
9—Describe the presence/effect of drugs in Green Eyes’ life. [mother, money, P.O., etc.]
10—Expressed in terms of what a fairy godmother would do, what are Green Eyes’ three wishes?
11—On p. 131, Green Eyes talks about wanting to be there for his son. Why is he not there—at that time? Later?
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G-Dog and the Homeboys
Complete reading Ch. 2 and 3 by Monday, April 7.
Be sure you note and have definitions for the vocabulary terms on the Reading Guide.
Complete responses (in words, phrases, or sentences--which ever help you the most!) to the Reading Guide questions.
Ch. 2: “Showdowns”
p. 41—exacerbating p. 47—meaning of the gang term “slanging”
1—Describe four (4) showdowns/confrontations in this chapter. Include who, what issue, why, and resolution.
2—To provide for lasting change in the Dolores Mission area, Fr. Greg recognized that this group needed to be involved.
3—Describe G-Dog’s earliest involvement with the gangs.
4—In addition to the gang ministry and the Comite Pro Pas, there are 4 other outreach programs of the Dolores Mission. Name and briefly describe each of these.
5-- Describe Javier Vidal, aka “Cisco”—person, life situation, and personality. Include one important event in his life.
6—What was Cisco’s experience of death to the time of the writing of the book?
Ch. 3: Acting on Conscience: Dreamer and Fr. Greg
p. 66—ameliorated p. 70--compunction
1—What does it mean when the author describes Dreamer as “new booty?”
2—Dreamer and his father do not get along. Give 3 sections from the text that support this.
3—How does G-Dog handle the shooting between the Clarence Street Locos and the L.A. Dukes?
4—What does Dreamer do with the gun that L’il Diable drops?
5—What are Dreamer’s actions that cause G-Dog to tell Dreamer that he is proud of him for doing the adult, responsible thing?
6—On p. 67 G0Dog describes his goal. State this goal.
7—At Dreamer’s court hearing, G-Dog is supposed to testify against Dreamer. But, G-Dog risks being put in jail for “contempt of court” in refusing to testify. What is the line that Sullivan uses to get G-Dog off the hook?
7—Dreamer describes three reasons why people join gangs. Summarize these.
8—What are Dreamer’s hopes? What type of future do you predict for Dreamer?
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BIG SUNDAY (Which includes Saturday, also!)
The gigantic SERVICE EVENT is Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4.
The list of activities will be available at http://www.bigsunday.org/ on Tuesday, April 1.
The earlier you sign up, the greater the chance of an interesting activity! You may and are encouraged to sign up with your friends--either from my class or from other religion classes.
By your Friday, APRIL 4 you need to have signed up. You will receive a confirmation email. A copy of that is to be turned in to Sr. Sara. Please have your parent(s) sign this email comfirmation so that I know they are aware and are giving permission.
PARENT willing to go with you as participant/chaperone MAY RECEIVE ALEMANY PARENT VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS.
This is an activity that is in addition to your required 6 service activities.
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Sign-up for BIG SUNDAY (or SATURDAY), May 3 and 4.
YOUR SIGN-UP, email verification is due on FRIDAY, APRIL 4.
Please note this is a commitment--so plan it, discuss it with family and the friends with whom you will be working. The activity is 5 points for this sign-up and 15 points for the activity and write-up. If you sign-up and do not attend, it is a -15 point entry for your PROJECTS/SERVICE credit.
Your email verification needs to be signed by a parent, indicating their permission and that you have discussed this with a parent.
YOU and your family are responsible for the transportation. Exceptions to this will be discussed in class, but exceptions will require at least 7 students going to the save event at the same time.
IF your parents wish to participate with you, parents can earn PARENT VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS as chaperone-workers.
How to sign-up:
Go to www.bigsunday.org
Click on SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER ON BIG SUNDAY HERE
The next screen gives you 2 options--the entire list or selected projects.
The following list has selected projects with the PROJECT NUMBER. This may help you.
You DO NOT have to do one of the projects from this selected list. These are projects or areas that students in the past have done and have enjoyed doing.
Project #0014, Support Our Troops, Part I
As you may know, here at Big Sunday we try to keep things non-political. However, one thing everyone can agree on is that it's important to support our troops, and few groups do that better than the awesome Operation Gratitude. In the past few years Operation Gratitude has sent more than 300,000 (!!!) care packages of all kinds of great stuff (including candy, gum, yo-yos, dvds, disposable cameras, toiletries, t-shirts, cell phones, computers and phone cards - and that's just the beginning!) to our soldiers. During May and June they are planning to send another 60,000 packages overseas (!) during their Patriotic Drive. They need help - lots of it - preparing for this massive undertaking. Please note: They need so much help, that we're doing this in four shifts, two on Saturday, and two on Sunday. Van Nuys
Location: East Valley
17330 Victory Boulevard in Van Nuys, 91406
Saturday, May 03, 2008 from 09:00 AM To 12:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 70
Project #0043, Support Our Troops, Part II
As you may know, here at Big Sunday we try to keep things non-political. However, one thing everyone can agree on is that it's important to support our troops, and few groups do that better than the awesome Operation Gratitude. In the past few years Operation Gratitude has sent more than 300,000 (!!!) care packages of all kinds of great stuff (including candy, gum, yo-yos, dvds, disposable cameras, toiletries, t-shirts, cell phones, computers and phone cards - and that's just the beginning!) to our soldiers. During May and June they are planning to send another 60,000 packages overseas (!) during their Patriotic Drive. They need help - lots of it - preparing for this massive undertaking. Please note: They need so much help, that we're doing this in four shifts, two on Saturday, and two on Sunday. Van Nuys
Location: East Valley
17330 Victory Boulevard in Van Nuys, 91406
Saturday, May 03, 2008 from 01:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 99
Project #0050, Support Our Troops, Part III
As you may know, here at Big Sunday we try to keep things non-political. However, one thing everyone can agree on is that it's important to support our troops, and few groups do that better than the awesome Operation Gratitude. In the past few years Operation Gratitude has sent more than 300,000 (!!!) care packages of all kinds of great stuff (including candy, gum, yo-yos, dvds, disposable cameras, phone cards, toiletries, t-shirts, cell phones, computers and phone cards - and that's just the beginning!) to our soldiers. During May and June they are planning to send another 60,000 packages overseas (!) during their Patriotic Drive. They need help - lots of it - in preparing for this massive undertaking. Please note: They need so much help, that we're doing this in four shifts, two on Saturday, and two on Sunday. Van Nuys
Location: East Valley
17330 Victory Boulevard in Van Nuys, 91406
Sunday, May 04, 2008 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 99
Project #0104, Support Our Troops, Part IV
As you may know, here at Big Sunday we try to keep things non-political. However, one thing everyone can agree on is that it's important to support our troops, and few groups do that better than the awesome Operation Gratitude. In the past few years Operation Gratitude has sent more than 300,000(!!!) care packages of all kinds of great stuff (including candy, gum, yo-yos, dvds, disposable cameras, toiletries, t-shirts, cell phones, computers and phone cards - and that's just the beginning!) to our soldiers. During May and June they are planning to send another 60,000 packages overseas(!) during their Patriotic Drive. They need help - lots of it - preparing for this massive undertaking. Please note: they need so much help, that we're doing this in four shifts, two on Saturday, and two on Sunday. Van Nuys
Location: East Valley
17330 Victory Boulevard in Van Nuys, 91406
Sunday, May 4, 2008 from 01:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 83
Project #0107, Put One on the Barbie (Hollywood)
My Friend's Place has been helping kids in need 5 days a week for years. For the past few years, they've been open on the week-ends, too, which is great for us at Big Sunday because we can go over and serve them our 4th Annual Delicious Barbeque. This is always a fun and much-appreciated event with some fun and very grateful kids. And, per their request, this year we'll bring new toiletry packs for every kid there! Hollywood
Location: Central Los
5850 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, 90028
Sunday, May 04, 2008 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 18
Project #0060, Raise Awareness of the Genocide in Darfur
Jewish World Watch was created a few years ago to call attention to the crisis in Darfur. Their mission now includes mobilizing people to combat genocide and other egregious violations of human rights throughout the world. The 2nd Annual Walk for Darfur will be held on June 1, 2008. On Big Sunday, volunteers are needed to create and assemble placards, posters and materials that will be carried by walkers and used to promote the walk. This includes assembling info packets and assembling memory cards, each honoring the experience of a Darfur refugee. Encino
Location: West Valley
15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino, 91436
Sunday, May 04, 2008 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 44
Project #0075, Decorate Cards 'n Cookies
Here are two all-time Big Sunday standbys. The cards: we're giving thousands of gifts to needy people and every gift will have a friendly enclosure to let the recipient know someone was thinking of them. Help us decorate these cards. A great project for even the youngest kids. And, when they're done with the cards, they can go to the cookies. Help us decorate (and decorate... and decorate) cookies to bring to Hillsides, Ronald McDonald House, the Florence Crittenton Center, Roze Room Hospice, the West Hollywood Food Coalition, and more! A great project for preschoolers! Temple Israel of Hollywood.
Location: Central Los Angeles
7300 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles . 90046
Sunday, May 04, 2008 from 10:00 AM to12:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 99
Project #0076, Clean Up a River (L.A. County)
The Friends of the Los Angeles River (FoLAR, for those in the know) has worked for more than 20 years to protect and restore the natural and cultural heritage of the L.A. River. Last year, FoLAR and Big Sunday (Big Sunday, for those in the know) joined forces for the first time, and it was great! Join us on this first Green Sunday as we work together to clean the Sepulveda Basin of the L.A. River. This is all part of FoLAR's River Clean-Up! out on the Los Angeles River. They hope to get a group of "active volunteers who are interested in picking up trash and beautifying the river at one site." Sounds great to us. A growing part of Green Sunday. Van Nuys
Location: West Valley
6300 Balboa Blvd., Van Nuys, 91406
Sunday, May 04, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 99
Project #0017, Give Sherman Oaks a Day of Beauty
The Sherman Oaks Beautification Committee is organizing a great morning of cleaning. The project starts at Beautification Committee headquarters, and volunteers will fan out around the neighborhood to sweep streets and sidewalks, bag trash, pick up litter, paint-out graffiti, replant any planters that need it, and repaint any trash containers that need it, too. This is a bunch of work, but a fun way to give back to a great community! Sherman Oaks
Location: East Valley
SE Corner of Ventura Blvd. + Ventura Cyn, Sherman Oaks, 91423
Saturday, May 03, 2008 from 09:00 AM to11:00 AM
Volunteers Needed: 99
Project #0039, Throw a Family Fun Day for Blind Kids
Join some blind and physically challenged kids - and their families - as we host a fun and friendly get-together at Junior Blind of America (formerly The Foundation for the Junior Blind). Everyone will get to play at Junior Blind's Mattel Park, and our friends from Mattel will bring a large Hot Wheels interactive race track for everyone to enjoy, too. And, as if all that weren't enough, there will also be a petting zoo! We need help setting up, cleaning up, and everything in between. Every year this party is a Big Sunday highlight. Culver City
Location: Westside
5300 Angeles Vista Blvd, Los Angeles, 90043
Saturday, May 03, 2008 from 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 48
Project #0116, Make Sylmar Shine
Join the Sylmar Neighborhood Council as they send cleaning crews out in all directions. The group will meet in Borden Park, on the corner of Borden and Polk streets. Groups will fan out in many directions, and clean the whole area around the 210 freeway, on the horse trails, and along Glenoaks and Foothill Boulevards. This is a great way to give back to the community while soaking up the sun. A growing part of Green Sunday. Sylmar
Location: East Valley
13109 Borden Ave., Sylmar, 91342
Saturday, May 03, 2008 from 09:00AM to 01:00PM
Volunteers Needed: 99
Project #0120, Give a Day of Beauty to Homeless Women (Part II: Non-stylists)
The Good Shepherd Center runs a number of wonderful programs for the homeless. Help us at the Hawkes Transitional Center as we help many (many!) of their homeless women feel like Queens for a Day (see #119). While professional hair stylists and make-up artists make these women look beautiful, we need lots of other folks to serve snacks, sweep the floor, entertain the crowd, watch the kids, and help out in all kinds of other ways. When you sign up you will be assigned a time. This is a great project for all kinds of friendly people with all kinds of talents. Near Downtown
Location: Eastside
1650 Rockwood St., Los Angeles, 90026
Sunday, May 04, 2008 from 08:00 AM to 04:00PM
Volunteers Needed: 29
Project #0133, Replace Lightbulbs in Canoga Park
How many Big Sunday volunteers does it take to screw in a (compact fluorescent) lightbulb? Well, we'll see as we join Follow Your Heart and the Canoga Park Improvement Association and the Canoga Park Neighborhood Council to replace 1000 (!) incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs throughout the Canoga Park Business Improvement district. A great part of the Mayor's Day of Service. A growing part of Green Sunday. Canoga Park
Location: West Valley
7108 Remmet Ave., Canoga Park, 91303
Saturday, May 03, 2008 from 08:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 54
Project #0135, Pick Up, Clean Up, and Paint Out in Chatsworth
Save Chatsworth, Inc. is mobilizing a crowd at Chatsworth Trails Park. They're going to pick up trash, clear weeds, and paint out graffiti. Come on down and help beautify this wonderful town. A great part of the Mayor's Day of Service. A growing part of Green Sunday. Chatsworth
Location: West Valley
118 Freeway underpass at Canoga Ave., Chatsworth, 91311
Saturday, May 03, 2008 from 09:00 AM
Project #0137, Replant, Repaint, and Remove in Chatsworth
The Chatsworth Neighborhood Council is organizing a group to replant beautiful native trees on Mason Ave., between the 118 and Lassen St. And, while they're at it, other volunteers will be painting out graffiti, and removing trash along the streets, too. Just wait 'til you see how great it all looks! A great part of the Mayor's Day of Service. A growing part of Green Sunday. Chatsworth
Location: West Valley
118 Mason Ave. (between 118 and Lassen), Chatsworth, 91311
Saturday, May 03, 2008 from 09:00 AM yo 01:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 64
Project #0141, Make a New Old Friend (Reseda)
The nice folks at LA Bridges and the nice folks at Sutter Middle School are joining forces to visit some nice folks at a local convalescent home. Even better, they'll be getting and bringing a bunch of board games to play with the seniors (plus toiletries to give them, too). This will be a fun time for different generations to enjoy each other's company. A great part of the Mayor's Day of Service. Reseda
Location: West Valley
7120 Corvin Ave., Reseda, 91335
Saturday, May 03, 2008 from 09:30 AM to 01:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 24
Project #0151, Go Picnicin' in a Park (With Some Special Seniors)
Providence Health and Services provides compassionate service for many people, especially disadvantaged and vulnerable. They are joining Big Sunday for the first time, and we are working together to plan a great day outdoors for low-income, frail, housebound seniors - well, usually housebound seniors. On Big Sunday, we'll be throwing a big picnic in Veteran's Memorial County Park in Sylmar for these deserving seniors, and their hardworking, caretaking families, too. We need cooks, entertainers, game players, and cleaner-uppers, too! Everyone is welcome, and everyone is needed! Sylmar
Location: East Valley
13000 Sayre St., Sylmar, 91342
Sunday, May 04, 2008 from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 49
Project #0156, Celebrate Mother's Day With Some Homeless Families
The San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission works to alleviate homeless and hunger. They've asked us to host a special early Mother's Day early dinner for the women in the shelter. And we're going to invite their husbands and kids, too. It will be a wonderful party for some nice people with difficult lives. North Hollywood
Location: East Valley
13422 Saticoy St., North Hollywood, 91605
Sunday, May 04, 2008 from 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 34
Project #0180, Have a Special Afternoon With Some Special Kids
5 Acres is a Level 12 group home for troubled children in foster care. Many of these children have little-to-no contact with any family members or friends. This year we're going to be working with these kids to create and decorate some of our colorful and beautiful flower pots, which will be brought to shut-ins in the surrounding neighborhood. (And we'll even make some extra ones for the kids to keep for themselves as a memento of this day.) We're excited to say that all the kids in the many different houses at 5 Acres will be participating. There will be great snacks, and it will be a great time. Please arrive at 2:00 sharp as there will be a brief but important orientation. Altadena
Location: San Gabriel
760 West Mountain View Street, Altadena, 91001
Saturday, May 03, 2008 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 12
Project #0197, Care for Young Trees at Hansen Dam
Tree People's mission is "to inspire the people of Los Angeles to take personal responsibility for the urban forest, by educating, training and supporting them as they plant and care for trees and improve the neighborhoods in which they live, learn, work and play". This year we're happy to say that we're working with Tree People at a couple of different sites. Please join us as we work with Tree People to care for young trees at Hansen Dam. Volunteers are needed to pull weeds, water and mulch these trees. A growing part of Green Sunday. Lake View Terrace
Location: East Valley
Osborne St and Dronfield Ave, Sylmar, 91342
Sunday, May 04, 2008 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 134
Project #0200, Create Art With Autistic Kids
Join the creative folks at The Canoga Park Youth Center as they join forces with the nice folks at Cure Autism Now to host a special and memorable morning of art workshops for families with autistic children. If you're very artistic - or just very friendly - this is the project for you. A great project of the Mayor's Day of Service. Canoga Park
Location: West Valley
7222 Remmet Ave, Canoga Park, 91303
Saturday, May 03, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 62
Project #0213, Have a Tea Party With the Ladies from Beyond Shelter
The women of Temple Isaiah have been taking underprivileged and homeless women out for special events for years. This year they'll take some specially chosen, wonderful women (and our old friends) from Beyond Shelter's Broadway Village 2 out to tea at Lady Effie's Tea House. It will be a fantastic early Mother's Day celebration. If you like good food and warm friendship, this is the one for you. South L.A.
Location: Southern Los
453 E Adams Blvd, Los Angeles. 90011
Sunday, May 04, 2008 from 11:30 AM to 02:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 11
Project #0229, Join the Assembly Line - The Late Shift
Missed the morning assembling projects? Spent the morning assembling projects, but couldn't get enough? Revived after that lunch break? Come back and put together gift bags, baskets and backpacks for a whole bunch of other worthy folks, including people at the Asian Pacific Women's Center, Project New Hope, The Aviva Center, The Mar Vista Family Center, The 1736 Crisis Center, The Downtown Women's Center, SOVA., Catholic Charities, OPCC, Project Chicken Soup, and many others. Hollywood
Location: Central Los Angeles
7300 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, 90046
Sunday, May 04, 2008 from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Volunteers Needed: 59
Project #0267, Monkey Around in Santa Clarita
The Gibbon Conservation Center was established to ensure the preservation, propagation and survival of all gibbons in the wild and in captivity. Most of the gibbons at the Center are on the highly endangered list. All of the gibbons are housed outdoors in semi naturalistic enclosures. For fire reasons it is important that brush be cleared within 100 feet of each of the 17 enclosures. Trees need to be trimmed, and garden furniture and cages need to be built, and structures need to be painted. Dirt needs to be moved to new locations on the property. Volunteers will be given a tour of the facility, too! Even better: This project was put together by our good friends at L.A. Works, and we're thrilled to be working with them on Big Sunday '08! Santa Clarita
Location: West Valley
19100 Esguerra Rd. (+ W. Galton St.), Santa Clarita, 91390
Sunday, May 04, 2008 from 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Volunteers Needed: 74
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Assignment
Begin reading G-Dog and the Home Boys
Complete the study guide for the Forward, Introduction and Ch. 1
the questions are attached as well as listed here.
Reading guide for G-Dog and the Homeboys
Forward: Who wrote the forward to the 2004 edition of the book?
Introduction:
1—What was essential in the author’s approach in getting the homies to talk to her?
2—Where is the “gang capitol of the world?’
3—Name 4 types of gangs.
4—USC Professor Klein describes this as the greatest impediment to practically solving gang problem.
5—For gang issues, most federal and state funds are channeled to these purposes (2).
6—A better policy, according the Fr. Greg, would be to spend money on these measures (2).
7—Again USC Professor Klein identified 4 unsolved factors of suppression programs that cause the programs to fail. Name these.
8—According to G-dog, the long-term solution to gang violence requires a three-pronged program of a)— , b)— , and c)—.
9—According to the author, “If kids or young adults commit crimes, by all means, let’s prosecute them.” She adds an important criterion. This is --.
10—Describe appropriate or typical parent ways of dealing with troubled teens.
11—P. 10: Complete the sentence: “Society is only as healthy … “
Ch. 1: “Understanding from their perspective…”
1—Describe Fr. Greg Bolye—person and personality.
2—Name the 8 gangs of Pico Aliso.
3—What does “being down for your neighborhood” mean?
4—G-Dog describes Jesus Christ as the “downest vato that ever lived.” How can he say this?
5—What is “juice” and how is it earned and used?
6—What was the goal of Spank’s money collection? How did it get used?
7—G-Dog copies God’s approach to caring for people. This is ---?
8—What does the information about intact families (or conversely about absent fathers) tell you about the sociological function of the gang?
9—Describe Juan Carlos Lopez, aka “Spanky”—person, life situation, and personality. Include one important event in his life.
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Present your views about ABORTION in a well-written, preferably typed, paper. One typed page should be sufficient.
Issues to included—morality, identity of unborn child, woman’s right of choice relative to child’s right to life, impact of abortion on society. There should be a difference between the persons reflections from a female student vs a male student. I am looking for REAL—not what you are supposed to say. However, follow-up conversation is a possibility. I anticipate well-thought-out ideas. I reserve the right and duty to challenge sloppy thinking, unsupported statements.
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Use the Internet or contemporary magazines/newspapers to reserach one article about Tibet, Human rights in Tibet, and the current (pre-Olympics) protest.
- Be sure to read your article (appropriate highlighting is a great clue to me that you have read and understood the article).
- Be sure that the source of the article is clearly and corrently presented. [No source, no credit.]
One source could be
but you are welcome and encouraged to find your own source.
NOTE: Current information is needed....something within your lifetime, preference would be you high school life time!
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Complete the reading of Dead Man Walking
You are responsible for all the reading but only for the written work on your assigned (by rows) study guides:
Rows 1 + 4:
Chapters 1, 4, 7, 8, 9
Rows 2 + 5:
Chapters 2, 5, 7, 8, 10
Rows 3 + 6:
Chapters 3, 6, 7, 8, 11
- DMW Ch_ 02 Study _ Reading Guide.doc
- DMW Ch_ 01 Study _ Reading Guide.doc
- DMW Ch_ 07 Study _ Reading Guide.doc
- DMW Ch_ 04 Study _ Reading Guide.doc
- DMW Ch_ 09 Study _ Reading Guide.doc
- DMW Ch_ 05 Study _ Reading Guide.doc
- DMW Ch_ 11 Study _ Reading Guide.doc
- DMW Ch_ 10 Study _ Reading Guide.doc
- DMW Ch_ 06 Study _ Reading Guide.doc
- DMW Ch_ 03 Study _ Reading Guide.doc
- DMW Ch_ 08 Study _ Reading Guide.doc
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Thank you for your donations to the Rice Bowl collections!
Our average is $ 3.47 for the Social Justice classes.
Congratulations to Period 4 and thanks to Hillary for creating an average of $4.39.
Thank you for the many of you who donated sacks of food and clothing and household goods.
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Service/Justice Activities 15% of Semester Grade
Attached please find the Service/Justice Activity Report Form.
You may download this form and complete it in typed format or in legible handwriting (ink).
Additional forms are also available in G-2.
From the Course Syllabus: "During the course of the semester, students are expected to explore 6 areas of justice through hands on service. Various opportunities and directions will be given in class, especially during the January to March quarter. Students may engage in other activities; however, these are to be cleared with the teacher before the event/activity. Please anticipate that you will be doing a service project at least once each month: 3 must be completed by the end of March. Work with Key Club (e.g. Amigos, St. Ferdinand School tutoring) is highly encouraged! These service activities and written report contribute to 15% of the semester grade.
Required service activities:
A—Each student is expected to participate at least one day (Thursday or Saturday) in Alemany’s recycling program.
B—May 3 and May 4. Each student is asked to participate in one of the more that 150 activities of LA’s gigantic service experience, Big Sunday (or Saturday!)
C—Each student is expected to participate in planned Field Trip activities."
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Sympathy or Condolences Card
to Students at LA High School
at the death of classmate Jamiel Shaw
You may join together on this if you are purchasing a Hallmark/American Greetings/etc card.
This is an expression of care and the presentation must express this.
Cards with incorrect spelling or grammar
or messy, sloppily presented cards, will not be sent.
There will be no credit given for the cards not forwarded to LA High School.
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Dead Man Walking
Continue reading Dead Man Walking through Ch. 7 by Friday.
For written work,
Rows 1 and 4 respond to questions for Ch. 1 and Ch. 4
Rows 2 and 5 respond to questions for Ch. 2 and Ch. 5
Rows 3 and 6 respond to questions for Ch. 3 and Ch. 6.
Anticipate a reading quiz soon!
I suspect there will be extra time in Chapel Wednesday/Thursday when we go for Reconciliation. So, I would encourage you to bring the Dead Man Walking books with you.
Questions for Ch. 4, 5 and 6
Chapter 4: (p. 68-95)
VOCABULARY: “bravado” p. 76
Know: Warden Ross Cowboy Maggio Captain John Rabelais
1. Eddie wants Sr. Helen to take a letter out of the prison. What is the key message of that letter? To whom is it addressed? Does she take the letter to the outside?
2. Describe how Patrick was able to see his brother Eddie.
3. What are the two places at Angola where one is likely to see guns (rifles or magnums)?
4. How is Pat’s experience of and reaction to the Appeals Board Hearing a fulfillment of Camus’ writing on the condemned (see p.75)? “everything dos on outside of him…He is no longer a man but a thing waiting to be handled…”
5. How far is it by time and by distance from Angola to New Orleans?
6. Who is Captain Rabelais? Describe his job responsibilities? (note—see all of Ch. 4).
7. What is the role of Phelps specific to the execution?
8. As Sr. Helen, the priest chaplain, and the guard are planning the prayer service for Tuesday afternoon, what happens to Sr. Helen? To what does she attribute this?
9. Describe the difference in family support given to Sr. Helen and that Patrick Sonnier receives from his family.
10. At their last day of visiting, Sonnier expresses what emotion? To whom is this directed? Does this seem appropriate?
11. As Patrick is eating his last meal, he receives word that two courts have denied his appeal. What are the names of these two courts?
12. With what event and at what time do Patrick and Sr. Helen know that Sonnier will die that that night?
13. Patrick does three pieces of writing on Wednesday night. Each is brief; describe the contents of each.
14. What is the purpose of shaving Patrick’s head, eyebrows and leg?
15. What book of the Bible does Sr. Helen read aloud as Patrick is going to his execution?
16. What is puzzling about Patrick’s last words?
Chapter 5 (p. 96-118)
VOCABULARY: “inexorable” p. 102 “severance” p. 103 “indelible” p. 108
1. When and where is Patrick’s funeral held?
2. Who is the celebrant of the Mass?
3. How long between the Sonniers’ crime(s) and the execution?
4. Who is Star? p. 99
5. Why does C. Paul Phelps believe that the death penalty is not a deterrent? (does not prevent crime)
6. “the severance of personal values from public duty” (p. 103) Who are 4 people who epitomize this separation? What is Sr. Helen’s reaction to this? What are your thoughts about this topic?
7. Using the definition from amnesty International, SR. Helen says that Sonnier was tortured? What is your idea? NOTE and USE the same definition. You may disagree with the definition as long as your explain your point of view.
8. In 1991, 76% of Americans surveyed were in favor of the death penalty. What were the three reasons given? What percentage selected each? See footnotes (#9) for Ch. 5
9. What 10 countries account for 80% of all death penalty executions? What is the source of this information?
10. Complete this quotation from p. 113, “investigation into the judicial process of the hundred or so governments that impose the death sentence has revealed that without exception, the penalty of death is disproportionately mete out to _______.”
11. What was the US Supreme Court case/decision (with year) that ruled that “guided discretion” for sentencing and “meaningful appellate review” would be sufficient to meet the constitutional criteria that punishment not be arbitrary and capricious?
12. What are 6 reason given by the US Supreme Court as to why the death penalty is not cruel? (5 bullets and one in reading)
13. List the 8 “Index Crimes” that used by the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program to measure US crime rate. p. 116, footnote
14. What are some (at least 2) reasons that Sr. Helen moves into death penalty work full-time?
15. Who invites Sr. Helen to continue working as spiritual advisor for death row inmates? What is the name of the person she will advise/befriend?
Chapter 6: (p. 118-140)
VOCABULARY: “apoplectic” p. 132
1. Who is Frank C. Blackburn?
2. On what does Sr. Helen say that her relationship with Patrick Sonnier was based?
3. Compare the example of Jesus to the idea of retaliatory justice. p. 123
4. According the writer and philosopher (Noble Prize winner for Literature) Albert Camus, what is the great solidarity of all humans? pg. 123
5. According to the US Catholic Bishops’ 1980 “Statement on Capital Punishment,” what are three reasons for condemning the death penalty?
6. What is Robert Lee Willie studying in prison? Why do you think he says he has “special motivation?”
7. How far is it from Baton Rouge to New Orleans?
8. The fear of crime causes people to support the death penalty. What are two factors that contribute to this fear?
9. The statistic about the probability of dying from heart disease seems like a misprint. Why?
10. How do the issues in a comprehensive approach to dealing with crime parallel those of dealing with gangs?
11. What are 6 reasons contributing to the high cost of capital punishment?
12. In Florida, what is the cost of an execution? What is the cost of keeping a prisoner for 40 years? What is the source of this data?
13. What is the role of the media in relation to capital punishment?
14. Describe Sr. Helen’s first meeting with Vernon Harvey. Summarize the meeting at the Harvey home.
15. When and how did Faith Harvey die?
16. Why are the sandals a sad concern of Mrs. Harvey?
17. Summarize the crime spree of Willie and Vaccaro.
18. Why did Willie almost not stand trial for Faith’s rape and murder? Whose intervention did Harvey request?
Chapter 7: (p. 141-156)
VOCABULARY: “ineradicable” p. 142 (use a dictionary)
1. Complete (with quotation marks) this sentence: “But in real societies, punishing the guilty…..”
Explain how this balance works in an ideal society.
2. According to Sr. Helen, what is a necessary condition for the achievement of measured retribution?
3. Use the footnotes of this chapter to find the following information (accurate in 1992):
How many death-penalty states have REAL “life-sentences-without-parole?” Name 2.
How many death-penalty states have “life-without-parole” sentences were only a minimum of 20 years must be served? Name 2.
How many non-death-penalty states have REAL “life-sentences-without-parole?” Name 2.
How many non-death-penalty states have minimum time served laws? Name 2.
4. What are two other terms for first-degree murder?
5. Two conditions cause support for the death penalty to drop significantly. What are these conditions??
6. What are three things that you think contributed to Vaccaro’s being convicted but sentenced to life in prison while Willie’s same conviction carried the death penalty?
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Assignment # Dead Man Walking 15 points
Thank you for being on task and completing homework while I was away.
For Tuesday, read the Introduction and Ch. 1, 2 and 3 of Dead Man Walking.
Complete the study guide questions appropriate for your row:
Rows 1 and 4: Ch. 1 Vocabulary and Study Guide
Rows 2 and 5: Ch. 2 Vocabulary and Study Guide
Rows 3 and 6: Ch. 3 Vocabulary and Study Guide
I have listed the Study Guide questions here as well as attached them as documents.
What is important is to capture the information. So, complete sentences are only necessary to the degree that YOU need or want them. Phrases are sufficient for our class discussions.
Dead Man Walking
Sr. Helen Prejean (New York: Vintage Books, 1993)
Chapter I: (p. 3-22)
VOCABULARY: parish (p. 10) indigent (p. 13) habeas corpus appeal (p. 14)
1. Why had Sr. Helen come to work at St. Thomas? (This is not a one-phrase response. Explain this purpose.)
2. In 1980, what percentage of the world’s goods did the US, with 6% of the world’s population, consume?
3. Describe Sr. Helen’s personal background—family, siblings, education, experience of “colored” people.
4. From page 13, how does Sr. Helen think of Patrick Sonnier (Elmo Patrick Sonnier, #95281)?
5. Briefly describe the crime Sonniers’ committed? Who do you think is really guilty of the murders? Why?
6. Why did the state of Louisiana change from hanging to electrocution?
7. From reading p. 18-20, in what ways do you think electrocution does or does not qualify as more humane and efficient (p. 18)?
8. In reflection, Sr. Helen is caught between the concern for Sonnier and awareness and concern about the victims. How does she resolve this seeming conflict of values?
Chapter 2: (p. 23-42)
VOCABULARY: “wide stripers” (p.24) “hand back the chair” (p. 30)
1. In what year did the Louisiana state legislature re-instate the death penalty?
2. Describe in a minimum of 5 sentences the first in-person visit of Sr. Helen and Sonnier.
3. Complete this sentence from p. 31, “For me, the unnegotiable…” In what ways to you agree or disagree with this statement?
4. Eddie Sonnier does not adjust well to prison life. What annoys him the most? What is the reason that he does not mind “lockdown” time?
5. What is the death date Sonnier receives? This will be the first execution in Louisiana since what date?
6. According to Albert Camus, what are the reasons a condemned person may become overly submission?
7. Page 36: ”Well, they will never break me.” Why do you think this it is so important to Sonnier?
8. As Sonnier faces execution, how does he describe his relationship with God?
9. By the end of Chapter 2, who (to you) seems to be guilty of the killings? What is your evidence or reason for this verdict?
Chapter 3: This chapter is the most challenging.
VOCABULARY: (p. 43-67) “voir dire” (p. 45) “Survive” (p. 49) Edwin Edwards (p. 53)
1. Explain the term “Death Belt” including why this term is used and its membership. p. 49
2. What was the date and decision of “Gregg v. Georgia” case?
3. Who is the governor of Lousiana? What is his position on death penalty? How does he live out this view”
4. What is the role of the Appeals Board? Who is its leader?
5. Who is the Bishop of Baton Rouge? What is his position on the death penalty?
6. Who is the Archbishop of New Orleans? How is his position of the death penalty difficult to understand?
7. What is the outcome of the Appeals Board?
8. How does Sr. Helen first encounter the parents of the Sonniers’ victims?
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Week of February 25 to 29, 2008
Monday and Tuesday--complete presentations and conversation about Immigration.
HOMEWORK: Create a Comprehensive Immigration Reform Law
See attachment for more details.
BLOCK: View the DVD and complete worksheet in class. This is due by the end of the class period on your Block day.
HOMEWORK which may, if time be begun in class, read Ch. 4 and do review questions #1-9. The review questions are due Monday, March 3rd.
Friday: Read the Maryknoll magazing article and complete the worksheet in class. This is due at the end of the class period on Friday.
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Assignment #14 75 points
Prepare the paperwork necessary for you to come to the United States as an immigrant from the country you chose and with the story/situation I gave you in class.
Yes, I expect accuracy on the forms and CIS requirements.
Yes, I expect creativity on your story. Thus, feel free to change your name, you will have to change your address--but as possible include a real, possible address with a real city of your chosen country; change your birthay--almost all of you should be over 21. Create (those of you who need awards or diplomas) diplomas, awards, TOFEL scores.
I suggest that you begin at shusterman.com.
You want a green card. Select that for the pull down menu.
Most of you are coming through some type of employment; but some of your stories include relatives, or investment. If your story is Human Trafficking, your information is under Temp Visa--T-Human Trafficking.
Select your situation and open the appropriate set of information--follow the directions.
If you are immigrating for employment, it most situations you need an employer as your sponsor. Be sure you complete the employer's paperwork.
If you are famous (scientist, athlete, entertainer), check the list and prepare the required number and type of documents.
When the project is completed, it should have the following elements:
1--A cover letter to CIS (Citizenship and Immigration Services)
explaining who you are and why you wish to immigrate to the US
listing all the forms and documents that are necessary and included
stating the appropriate fee amount(s) that are included.
2--Your required forms
3--Supporting forms from others (e.g. employer or sponsor)
4--All your documentation
These will depend on your country and your situation. Some will have birth
certificates, some of you will have educational diplomas, etc.
Follow the shusterman directions.
DO INCLUDE all required forms (for some of you that's a lot of downloading!).
5--Department of Homeland Security is increasingly requiring FINGER PRINTING. If your situation required fingerprinting, just include a statement of when and where you were fingerprinted. Use www.uscis.gov fingerprinting link to determine if you need fingerprints.
6--Last, include all the proper fees--US currency only! Play money, pretend checks--BUT be sure that they are for the correct amount.
See Attached Files for the Scoring Rubric
GOALS:
To experience the challenge of navigating all the steps that are part of the DOCUMENTED process for immigration to US
To question who are the people who are favored in the established process
To challenge the contrast between why people (own family stories, Bishop Zavala’s story, textbook info, Welcoming the Stranger info) immigrate and values presented in the current process
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Assignement #13 5 points
For one of the 3 main Presidental Candidates, use that candidate's official web site and research--learn, know!--that person's position on U S IMMIGRATION POLICIES.
http://www.barackobama.com/
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Assignment #12 15 points
This is needed by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, for the first Progess Report Grade!
---If you have difficulties with the web link, the article is from ufw.org
------on the horizontal banner, select RESEARCH
---------on the left menu, select HISTORY
-------------on the central (blue print) list, select
. . . . . . . . . . . . . "The Story of Cesay Chavez"
and . . . . . . . . . . "Education of the Heart: C. Chavez in his own words:.
Use the attached link to read about Cesar Chavez.
Complete the attached set of questions.
If it is really easier for you to read the article on line, you do not need to print a copy of the article.
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Complete this test as a worksheet. You may use your classnotes or textbook. Although it is written for a Scantron, just write the answers on the paper.
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Assignment #11 10 points
Complete reading Ch. 2--with the exception of the double pages on Documents and the double pages on Letter Writing.
Please, anticipate a quiz on this material.
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Assignment #10 25 points
1--In 3 paragraphs, describe 3 of the exhibits or experiences (one paragraph for each) that you and your group shared. This should include the name of the exhibit/experience, the overall theme, and your personal reaction to it (what you learned).
2--In a separate paragraph, discuss the Holocaust experiece: What was the name of your child? Do you know the outcome of your child? What were your emotional and your intellectual responses to the Holocaust part of the day?
GOAL: This is a writting exercise to allow the student to review the MofT experience and to evaluate most meaningful aspects.
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Participation #2 50 points
Museum of Tolerance Field Trip
Active, involved, appropriate participation.
GOAL: Through interactive and simulation experiences to appreciate the distructive presence of prejudice, intolerance, discrimination, and genocide in today's world. To be challenged to activity engage in building the Kingdom of God by changing those conditions that support and allow prejudice, intolerance, discrimination and genocide.
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Participation #1 10 points
Return the completed and signed Parent Permission Form for the Museum of Tolerance Field Trip.
This is worth +2 extra credit points if returned on Friday, Jan. 25
+1 extra credit point on Monday, Jan. 28
-1 point on Block Day (Wed. or Thurs., Jan. 30/31)
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Assignment #9 10 points
Complete the vocabulary worksheet on Prejudice. If not completed in class, complete the Handhout on the Holocaust.
GOAL: To have a working knowledge of the vocabulary associated with the Museum of Tolerance experience..
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Note CHANGE OF SCHEDULE
On Tuesday, Jan. 22, Rabbi Michael will be speaking in each of the Social Justice classes. So, we will complete work on the Chapter on Block Day (Wed. for 1 and 3; Thurs. for 4) and have the test on FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2008
Test #1 50 Points
- SJ definition
- basic test for whether SJ is being lived
- 9 SJ principles
- human rights
- responsibilities
- definitions of right
- subsiditarity
- social sin
- basis for human dignity
- fundamental himan right
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Goal: Assessment
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Assignment #8 10 points
Find a newspaper, magazine or on-line article whose content is a counter-example to one of the SJ Principles.
Cut-out or copy the article.
In a very brief discussion, explain what PRINCIPLE is violated and how this article is thus a counter-example.
Be sure to include the reference to the article source:Printed article: Author. "Title." Name of publication/Newspaper or Magazine. Issue, date, page.OROn-line article: Author, "Title." Source of publication--if given. Date published. Web address. Date you read the article.
GOAL: To demonstrate awareness of area(s) that SJ principles need to be applied in today's society.
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Assignment #7 10 points
Write a 2 two 3 paragraph response or reflection on Rabbi Perelmuter's presentation on class. What I anticipate reading is what you thought about the ideas presented and/or the material in the Nostra Aetate document and attached notes. Are these ideas new? challenging? upsetting? causing you to question?
Goal: Writing to express reflection and response to ideas, views, and information presented on Jewish-Catholic relations and on the Holocaust.
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Assignment #6 10 points
Complete Scripture Link, Textbook
----page 21--orginal edition of textbook (black)
----page 19--new edition of textbook (green)
Attached is a link to a Bible if you do not have one at hand.
Goal: Referencing roots of Social Justice in Sacred Scripture
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Assignment #4 and Assignment #5 Each 10 points
1--Have materials needed for class! (Binder, paper, text, G-Dog, Dead Man Walking-DMW.)
2--Use http://www.un.org/Overview/rights.html to print a copy of Universal Declaration of Human Rights by Week 1: Block Day (1/16 for Per. 1 and 3; 1/17 for Per. 6). Read this copy!!
Assignment #5
3--Select one of the listed 30 Articles or a statement from the Preamble that you find interesting. On a cover sheet to this article, discuss the statement. You must do a correct reference to the article--i.e. cite the source in your writing. Your writing needs to be complete, legible sentence, with clear, specific ideas. Since you are on the computer to find this document, TYPING this would be great!
10 pts.
Goal: Citing sources and awareness of content of UN Declaration of Human Rights.
Writing to express response, affirmation or challenge to Human Right(s).
Due:
Assignment
Assignment #3. 15 points
Create a poster to advertise the Communion Breakfast on Sunday, January 27.
The key information
- Bishop Alemany Dining Hall
- Sun., January 27, 2008
- 9:30 AM Mass in Chapel
- followed by Breakfast
- Cost: $5.00
- Proceeds to go to Alemany Family Family Medical Fund.
Size: 8.5 x 11 but larger is acceptable.
Goal: Communicate and invite reader to the Communion Breakfast (stick-ablity)
If you use clip art or phote from a web source, it must have correct citation.
Due:
Assignment
Assignment #2. 10 points
Read all of Ch. 1.
In complete sentences--that are NOT copied from the text,
write responses to the following questions:
Chapter Review, p. 29:
2, 3 (see class notes!), 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 ("love" is not sufficient, what deeds are required!), 13, 14, 15, and 17.
Goal: Study and review of SJ definition and application, working definition of 9 SJ principles, definintion of rights, fundamental right, 10 rights and responsibilities--all material from Chapter 1.
Due:
Assignment
Assignment #1. 10 points
Have materials needed for class!
(Binder, paper, pen, text, G-Dog, Dead Man Walking-DMW.)
Returned SIGNED BY YOU AND A PARENT/GUARDIAN Course Syllabus Response Sheet
This is worth +2 extra credit points on Tuesday, Jan. 15
+1 extra credit point on Block Day (Wed. or Thurs.)
-1 point on Tuesday, Jan 22
-2 points on Block Day (Wed. or Thurs., Jan. 23/24)
Goal: Preparedness for class/learning.