What does it mean to have “values”? DEFINITION of VALUE: a person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life. Values are broad preferences to appropriate courses of action or outcomes (i.e. things you believe EVERYONE should do/believe in). Values reflect a person's sense of right and wrong or what "ought" to be. Values tend to influence attitudes and behavior.

. JOURNAL #1: 1st: Look closely at the image. The top is “before” and the bottom is “after.” 2nd: Make a list of 5 things you notice about the top image. 3rd: Make a list of 5 things you notice about the bottom image. Now, focus on one specific character. Explain what happened to this family from the point of view of one of the characters. For example, you might tell the story as if you’re the dog, the mother, the grandmother, etc. This story must be a minimum of 8 amazingly thoughtful sentences.

Norman Rockwell Norman Rockwell (February 3, 1894 – November 8, 1978) was a 20th-century American painter and illustrator. His works enjoy a broad popular appeal in the United States for their reflection of American culture. Rockwell is most famous for the cover illustrations of everyday life scenarios he created for The Saturday Evening Post magazine for more than four decades.

Girl and Mirror: Image 1 Analysis

Girl and Mirror: Image 2 Analysis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Warm-Up: Journal #2 This is a test of your perception. When you look at this image, what do you see? Describe what you see in detail in your journal.

Image Set Analysis: Groups Topics for discussion (you will have 10 minutes to complete this activity): Representation of values in image Comparison of the changes from one image to the next Arguments the set of pictures makes about a topic Interpretation of the theme of the images Thinking Beyond: Creating titles and other perspectives of the image Reflection on the “truth” of the image

#REMIX

#REMIX “MY AMERICA” Challenge REMIX: A different version of something; an updated version; to mix (something) again. Remix (update/modernize) the American values or American identities you have examined in class via the Norman Rockwell images. You must create a poster that captures the spirit of a value that has changed in our America today. For ex: you might ask yourself, “How do we view marriage today?” or “What are the challenges facing race and class today?” Your poster must be a visual depiction of the value/identity as you and your group see it present in modern American society. Poster must have a title. (display clearly) On the back—explain which value/issue you chose and how you have updated it for our modern age. Your explanation must provide real-world examples to support your representation as a valid view of the issue in today’s world.

American Values: What does it mean to be “American”? As we go through the values present in the Rockwell images from last week, consider which values were present in one or both of your summer reading novels. I highly encourage you to write down any values that you believe would be appropriate to use in your essay on Thursday. If you don’t write them down now, you may forget!!

Honor war heroes/servicemen Have pride in your country Statement(s)/Arguments this Picture Makes For America: Honor our soldiers Children need a role model/ be a role model Have pride in your country Serve your country with pride American Values: Honor war heroes/servicemen Have pride in your country Be a leader and a role model

Honor war heroes/servicemen The household/family is key Statement(s) or Argument(s): Life goes on while war is fought The hero is welcomed by his loved ones and his community The hero fights for the safety and happiness of people he loves and his community American Values: Honor war heroes/servicemen The household/family is key Life goes on during war/people at home keep the country running Work hard Social class Housing

Honoring the fallen/dead The old teaching the young Work hard Statement(s) or Argument(s): The hero who returns shares his experiences with others People from all walks of life honor the hero The hero fights for the old and the young The survivors honor the fallen American Values: Storytelling Honoring the fallen/dead The old teaching the young Work hard Social class

The institution of marriage Statement(s) or Argument (s): Men and women are not equal Men “work” or go out into the world, while women stay at home Men do not include women in “intellectual” tasks. American Values: The institution of marriage Domesticity (“home life” versus “public life”) Equality for men and women (or lack there of)

The institution of marriage Statement(s) or Argument(s): Men and women do not agree about politics The relationship between men and women is volatile Men are violently angry and women are pouty and childlike. American Values: The institution of marriage Domesticity (“home life” versus “public life”) Power struggle between men/women Politics/Democracy

Statement(s) and Argument(s): Women have the power in the relationship. Marriages are complicated and sometimes difficult. American Values: The institution of marriage Pursue all avenues to make a marriage work Equality for men and women (or lack there of)

Statement(s) and Argument(s): It takes both the old and the young to get work done. Kids need the guidance of their elders Hard work has an ultimate pay-off American Values: Family is important Experience teaches the innocent Work and Play

Giving children a better life Statement(s) or Argument(s): All children must grow up. Work hard so your children can have a better life. Cherish your time with your family. American Values: Education Providing for family Giving children a better life

Statement(s) and Argument(s) White and Black are not equal A service must be paid for American Values: Equality Independence Service and Consumerism Social class

American Values: Equality Home ownership Sports Pets Statement(s) or Argument(s): Children are curious and accepting by nature. Race relations are improving. Blacks and whites can live together.

Spending time with family Traditions Holidays/National Heritage Statement(s) and Argument(s): The family is the most important aspect of life Traditions are important Hard work makes celebrations possible American Values: Providing for family Spending time with family Traditions Holidays/National Heritage Working Hard Old and young

Spending time with family Traditions Holidays/National Heritage Statement(s) and Argument(s): Providing for family Spending time with family Traditions Holidays/National Heritage Working Hard Old and young American Values: Providing for family Spending time with family Traditions Holidays/National Heritage Working Hard Old and young