1. Back to School Night Ms. Temmy Kim
Family: It’s All Relative Honors – Block 2A & 3B

2. Mr. Kim’s Background B.A. in English from Rutgers University
M.A. in Teaching from The College of New Jersey
This is my twelfth year of teaching at MHS. I have taught all grades here.
This is my third year of teaching Seniors, and I LOVE IT!!!

3. Contact Information
The absolute best way to contact me is by .
After school help: Thursday in B1107
Also available 4B by appointment
Appointments can be made in advance for Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:10-3:10 as well

4. Expectations
Complete assignments fully, to the best of your ability, and on time
Come prepared to class with a binder, pen, pencil, paper and the book we’re reading
Personal integrity is key on all assignments
Do your best and have fun!

5. Things to remember 3 lates equal a teacher detention.
6 lates equal an office referral.
Any plagiarism will result in a zero for the assignment and school disciplinary action
Grades throughout senior year are reported to college, so encourage your children to keep working all year long!

6. Unit 1: Family as a Social Structure
Essential Questions
Enduring Understandings
EQ1. What is the significance of family as a social structure?
EQ2. How do societal changes affect the definition and roles of a family?
EQ3. How do cultural traditions affect the definition and roles of the family?
EQ4. Is it more important to maintain family values and strengthen familial relationships or to maintain the cultural/societal values and traditions of the people and time?
EQ5. What is the importance of reflecting on one’s own family history?
EU1. Many different kinds of societies have evolved around a variety of family systems.
EU2. Societal changes and trends can change the character of family life and the place of families in the larger society.
EU3. Culture is both a unifying and divisive force in the family.
EU4. The struggle for collective autonomy and individual autonomy remains a dominant theme in family life.
EU5. Reflecting on the stories and conflicts of our families and family histories, allows us to create secure attachments and make sense of our own experiences.

7. Unit 2: Family Dynamics Essential Questions Enduring Understandings
EQ1. What is the significance of family as a social structure?
EQ2. How do societal changes affect the definition and roles of a family?
EQ2. How do your personal standards and behaviors and your view of yourself affect the relationships you have with your siblings?
EQ4. How does the patriarchy impact and affect the individual roles and relationships within the family?
EQ5. How does the matriarchy impact and affect the individual roles and relationships within the family?
EU1. Many different kinds of societies have evolved around a variety of family systems.
EU2. Societal changes and trends can change the character of family life and the place of families in the larger society.
EU3. Understanding or the lack of understanding of your own personal behaviors and standards can contribute to the success or demise of sibling relationships.
EU4. Individual identities and familial relationships can be created, strengthened, or diminished in a patriarchal family.
EU5. Individual identities and familial relationships can be created, strengthened, or diminished in a matriarchal family.

8. Unit 3: The Future of Family
Essential Questions
Enduring Understandings
EQ1. What is the significance of family as a social structure?
EQ2. How do societal changes affect the definition and roles of a family?
EQ3. Why are nurturing practices important within a family?
EQ4. Why is it important to maintain a family structure in an ever changing society?
EQ5. How can family values co-exist with societal norms?
EU1. Many different kinds of societies have evolved around a variety of family systems.
EU2. Societal changes and trends can change the character of family life and the place of families in the larger society.
EU3. Human growth and development are dependent on nurturing practices.
EU3. Every family is different, but all families provide the foundation for future relationships.
EU4. Communicating ideas effectively is essential to having family values co-exist with societal norms.

9. Thank you and I look forward to working together with you for a successful Senior year!