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=** The American Family Unit **=


 * 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


 * 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?** || **3. 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: || **1. 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?** || **2. What you see: How are they dressed? Who is present? What are the circumstances?**
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 * 2- ||  ||   ||   ||
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Use EmbedPlus 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.

View your classmates’ wiki page. Post comments for 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

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