R.I.T.
ELA Middle College
Phil Shaw and David Yockel
Year 2 Theme: Community Participation
DAY 2 Saturday, February 16th , 1-2:30pm
College & Citizenship
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Round-up—(Students will read the poems they wrote about “what it means to be an
American citizen”) [15-20 minutes]
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Watch a section of Obama’s 2013 State of the Union address. How does this relate to the
rights and responsibilities of citizenship? (Global/Local discussion.)[20 minutes]
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In groups, students will define, for themselves, “college citizenship” and generate a list of
the “rights and responsibilities” of a college student. [20 minutes]
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Discussion of rights/responsibilities of College Students (Show Miami Dade College
handout)
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What is the link between the idea of “democratic citizenship” and “college citizenship?”
Does college help make you a “more productive member of society” as well as prepare
you for a chosen career? Is there a difference?
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College students have an increased level of freedom. But with that freedom comes
increased accountability. Describe the two as they relate to academic study. How are
these two things supposed to be balanced? What are some advantages/disadvantages? [30
minutes]
Homework: Write your “Personal College Mission Statement” (assignment sheet to be handed
out in class)