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=** media type="youtube" key="ULK_PNaS6d0" height="315" width="420" The American Family Unit **= media type="youtube" key="aogZUDx51vQ" height="297" width="437"
 * Unit Essential Questions ** :
 * What is the American family and how has our definition changed?
 * How does family shape an individual’s identity?
 * What is the responsibility of the individual to his/her family

FIRST HALF OF BLOCK:
 * Task: You will be using Google, YouTube, and several other websites to find clips that best convey how the idea of the American Family has changed over time. Select TWO clips that portray what the American Family WAS and TWO that portray what the American Family IS. **

**What you hear: What are the characters saying? How are they saying it?** || **Discuss the over dynamics of the family. What/ who makes up the family? What does each person’s role seem to be?** || 4- ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Title of Clip/ TV show: || **Why did you select this clip? Do you believe this reflects the idea of the American Family in the country’s past? Or, is this a current reflection?** || **What you see: How are they dressed? Who is present? What are the circumstances?**
 * 1-Leave it to Beaver || It reflects the idea of the American family during the 1950's (past). || The family is dressed very proper as if they were going to church. There is the Mother, Father, and their two sons.The family is having a discussion about right and wrong. They are having a Family get together and the youngest boy is in the Dog House. || The Father is the dominating figure leading the discussion. The make up of the family is the Mom, Dad, and two kids. The father is the provider and decison make and the mother is the care giver and runs the house ||
 * 2-Modern Family || Its shows the drastic change in the Family make up (present). || The family is still close but there are many different relationships within the family, extended family. They are dressed casually and in jeans. The Father remarried with a step son from his new wife. The father's grown children from his first marriage. One daughter married with two children and one gay son who has a partner and an adopted daughter. They are having a family discussion about a disagreement about something concerning the whole family. Everybody has their own opinion and dont agree with one another. || Everybody has an even roll in the family and all their opinon's count however the adults rule over the children but do take their opinion's into consideration. ||
 * 3-

Use Splicd to focus on the exact part of the clip to use in your project. Each clip should be one to three minutes. (MAX)

Instructions for editing a wiki can be found here.

SECOND HALF OF CLASS: View 8 of your classmates’ wiki page. Post comments for the THREE you view : In your commentary, you should include the following:
 * What are the differences you see?
 * How does each character behave?
 * What factors have contributed to these changes in American family life?
 * How does your family compare to the families in these clips?

Each response should be about ONE paragraph in length.

Rubric:


 * Wiki Page: **

20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
 * Thoughtfully selected clips clearly represent American Families
 * 4 clips present on page : 2 from back then and 2 from now
 * Page conveys time and effort went in to selecting the best clips
 * Snipsnipit was used to get to the desired section
 * Variety of clips chosen (EX: not two __Family Guy__ episodes)
 * Only school-appropriate material is used

5 4 3 2 1
 * Class Participation: **
 * On task and respectful
 * Met ALL deadlines


 * Comments Posted: **

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Do you think these clips are an accurate reflection of our culture now and then? Explain. What are the differences you see? How does each character behave? What factors have contributed to these changes in American family life? How does your family compare to the families in these clips?
 * There is a post for THREE of the pages
 * Each post is one paragraph
 * Each post conveys higher-level thinking
 * Each post thoroughly and thoughtfully answers the following:

Score: _/ 35 points