Today’s Agenda Supplies You Need: A sheet of notebook paper Writing utensil Colored pencils

Symbols A symbol is an object, picture, written word, sound, piece of music, or particular mark that represents something else. It can stand for a word, an idea, a concept, or a place. Examples: is the symbol for CAUTION! Our national anthem is a symbol of the U.S.A. On your warm up notebook paper, take notes.

Symbols What are some symbols you can think of that represent Texas? www.teacheroz.com www.world-flags-symbols.com www.va.gov ilovethisworld.com Pull up screen! Brainstorm symbols as a class and have them write/draw them on white board. Pass out “Official Symbols of Texas” sheet to each student. www.richard-seaman.com www.ssmrocks.com daphne.palomar.edu www.fws.gov www.firedupmissouri.com

Symbols (Pre-AP) In pairs, pick any symbol from the Official Symbols of Texas list and answer the following questions together in complete sentences on a sheet of notebook paper (write your names/period on top left hand side + number and write each question): Why do you think your symbol is used to officially represent Texas? How is your symbol “culturally and historically important” to Texas? (Texas Legislature, 1991) Does your symbol represent all of Texas, or just a part of it? Describe which parts of Texas it applies to (if not all of it). 4. Is your symbol unique to Texas (meaning it only applies to Texas) How is it unique?

Symbols (On-Level) In pairs or threes, pick any symbol from the Official Symbols of Texas list and discuss and answer the following questions together: Why do you think your symbol is used to officially represent Texas? How is your symbol “culturally and historically important” to Texas? (Texas Legislature, 1991) Does your symbol represent all of Texas, or just a part of it? Describe which parts of Texas it applies to (if not all of it). 4. Is your symbol unique to Texas (meaning it only applies to Texas) and how is it unique?

Stereotype Definition: A stereotype is a belief about an individual or a group based on the idea that everyone in a particular group will act the same way. –www.Merriam-Webster.com/dictionary When we stereotype a group of people, we view all of the individuals within that group as having the same characteristics. What are some examples of stereotypes? Write examples on board! (blondes are all dumb, asian people are ALL smart, athletes are all stupid, etc.)

Stereotypes…Let’s Discuss! Why do we stereotype? Is it helpful or necessary? What are some emotions involved in stereotyping? What role does stereotyping play in history? Brainstorm some common stereotypes of Texas or Texans (discuss). Sometimes it is necessary when talking about a group of people. Stereotyping is dangerous to history because it misrepresents people by grouping them all together.

What Texas Is…Is Not What are some ideas of what present-day Texas IS, and what present day Texas IS NOT (based on common stereotypes? Fold the manilla paper I give you widthwise (hamburger style). Label the top half “What Texas Is…” and the bottom half, “What Texas Is Not”. Draw a picture/scene to represent your ideas of what Texas IS on the top half and what Texas IS NOT (on the bottom half). Make your drawings colorful! Use the colored pencils/markers located on the student materials bookshelf/table. 5 minutes to brainstorm. Show examples. Finish for homework.

What Texas Is/Is Not Rubric You will be graded on a scale of 1-5 (total points 20): Content: understanding of the term stereotype is present, clear, and correct. Creativity: colorful, stylized, etc. Effort: did you put some obvious time and effort into this assignment? Neatness: no scribbles or eraser marks; neatness counts. is it based on stereotypes of Texas? is it true and relevant? (are your ideas fresh?) (is it legible? Colorful? Etc.) (does it look like you put some thought and time into it?)

Homework Complete “Stereotypes” assignment – Due by end of class tomorrow! Turn in Signed “Parent Contact Form” – Due by Tuesday! Make sure you have all your supplies (binder, dividers, spiral, paper, utensils, etc.)