GUYLAND – QUESTION SET NUMBER 2 Name___________________ READING ASSIGNMENT IS AS FOLLOWS:
Page 80 (The New Normal: Pervasive Predation) Through and Including Page 94 (end of Guyland)
DUE DATE - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH BY THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY.
PLEASE SUBMIT IN YOUR APPROPRIATE IN BIN.
1) Whereas traditional bullying has been the physical “pushing/ beating” of one person towards another, where is the LATEST WRINKLE of bullying emerging?
2) Define the purpose that Kimmel (the author) gives for bullying:
-Why do guys bully guys?
-Why do girls bully girls?
3) What is the biggest mistake that most bullies make regarding their future?
(what happens to bullies in the future when they spend high school living a life filled with “prestige” or power because of being a bully?)
4) What’s the difference between hazing and bullying? AND how is hazing more “useful” in terms of a sense of group “belonging?”
5) When BRIAN reported that he was being hazed, how did his coach respond?
6) What happened when JEFF refused to haze a freshman teammate of his?
7) Why would hazing sometimes/often be condoned (supported) by coaches?
8) Kimmel states that instances of female hazing “ultimately reflects and sustains the dominance of guys.”
-What does this mean, after reading the selection, in your own words?
9) According to statistics, what percentage of teen suicides are by boys?
10) Kimmel also states that all of the boys that do commit suicide share 1 consistent and important factor: Nearly all of the boys who committed the tragic acts have stories of being constantly bullied, beaten up, and gay baited. They were also teased and picked on – as well as threatened.
WHAT IS FLAWED/ IGNORED about the above statement? (this is not from the reading – it is from your own ability to think about the situation and the statements)
11) MICHAEL CARNEAL opened fire when his friends still didn’t think he was cool for bringing guns to school. WHAT DID MICHAEL SAY TO PSYCHIATRISTS AFTER HE WAS PUT IN PRISON FOR LIFE?
12) At the top of page 90, Kimmel uses the term “myopia.” READ AND RE-READ THE STATEMENT/PARAGRAPH, AND EXPLAIN WHAT KIMMEL IS TRYING TO SAY in your own words.
13) Kimmel also concludes that male students that choose to go on rampages at school are only following the laws of the “Guy” code. According to Kimmel, it is better to get ____________ instead of just allowing yourself to be mad.
14) In the section titled “So What is the Answer?” – Kimmel states that there is a major problem with a lot of the bullying programs being used by a lot of high schools.
-What is the problem?
15) What does Kimmel conclude about the importance of “resilience” – and what does he say about how to help students that know information that needs to be reported?
16) How/Why can teachers sometimes be identified as bad role models?
17) What commonly happens to students that report bullying or hazing? Or any other illegal act (like drinking or drug usage/partying)?
18) William Wordsworth (a famous author) used to lament (talk about) the days when he used to act “boyishly.” Obviously, his definition of “boyish” behavior is different than the “boyish” behavior of today.
-According to Kimmel, what constitutes (defines- or is an example of) extreme “boyish” behavior today.
-What would constitute (define) extreme “boyish” behavior of Wordsworth’s time period? (in your opinion)
19) Kimmel also concludes that masculinity also needs to focus on incorporating (including) the teaching of ______________________, ___________________________, ____________________________, and
disciplined _______________________.
20) According to Kimmel, what happens to boys that aren’t taught how to respectfully and effectively use masculinity – especially when they go off to college?
Friday, November 6, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Questions for GUYLAND (SET NUMBER 1)
DUE VIA EMAIL OR SUBMISSION TO IN BIN BY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD (by end of school day) Please email to wamplerj@hasd.us
READING ASSIGNMENT - IS AS FOLLOWS:
PREFACE
PAGES 1 THROUGH 8 (ENDS WITH "JUST WHO ARE THESE GUYS?")
PAGES 44 (START OF CHAPTER 3 - BROS BEFORE HOS) THROUGH 57 (PAGE BREAK)
YOUR QUESTIONS:
1) Preface - According to Kimmell (author), why is he writing the book?
2) - Chapter 1 - What has Jeff done with his life after graduating college? (what does he do on weekends?)
3) What can you tell me about DAVE - the freshman roommate. What is his schedule like? And how is his money situation?
4) Guys around the age of 18 to 25 would usually be looking to establish themselves as the nation's future professionals, and business leaders. They would also be engaged or already married - with a family. BUT WHAT ARE GUYS AGED 18 TO 25 DOING NOW WHEN LIVING IN "GUYLAND?"
5) How does Kimmell actually define Guyland? -What does he identify it as? And what DON'T guys have to worry about in Guyland?
6) After reading about the middle school teacher and his son, Nick, explain what Nick is like when he's NOT around his friends - and when he's with his Dad. -WHAT IS HE LIKE WHEN HE'S WITH HIS FRIENDS?
7) Guyland is a kind of "suspended animation" between ____________________ and _______________.
-Fill in the blank - AND What does this mean?
8) Although guys in Guyland acknowledge feelings of insecurity and fear, they also acknowledge that they cannot share the fact that they are afraid of growing up with their peers/friends.
- How do they handle the fears that they feel (especially in college)?
And what does it mean that they "know that something is rotten in the State of Denmark?"
9) At the end of chapter 1, you are left with an identification of "Just who are these guys?"
Well, WHO ARE THESE GUYS THAT INHABIT GUYLAND?
CHAPTER 3 - BROS BEFORE HOS - THE GUY CODE
10) What's the difference between the answers men and women give for the question of, "What it means to be a man/woman?"
11) After reading about the "rules of masculinity," you find out about why Men act the way they do (and who they are trying to impress).
-whereas most would assume that men are trying impress women, this reading indicates that it's something else entirely.
-WHO ARE "MEN" MOST COMMONLY TRYING TO IMPRESS BY BEING MASCULINE?
12) What is the most common "put down" in middle or high school in America?
13) According to some women, why might they "suspect" that a man is "gay?"
14) Conversely, how can men re-affirm (re-establish) their masculinity while with women (what constitutes the "anti- gay" way of acting?)
15) What stupid things to guys sometimes do in order to prove their level of masculinity? (especially men ages 19 to 29). And what does it mean to say that "safety is emasculating? -IN YOUR OWN WORDS)
16) Ever since Signmund Freud (a famous psychologist), men have believed that the key to masculinity is separation. EXPLAIN WHAT THIS MEANS.
17) Explain the role that "rage" plays in the life of a "guy" when he is embarrassed.
-AND FILL IN THE BLANK - "It's better to be ______ than sad."
18) Lastly, why is violence a necessary part of masculinity in tough neighborhoods (as well as "wannabe" tough gangs/neighborhoods). -Violence is a way to prove your _________________.
And if someone doesn't measure up, what happens to them in some variations of "Guyland?"
READING ASSIGNMENT - IS AS FOLLOWS:
PREFACE
PAGES 1 THROUGH 8 (ENDS WITH "JUST WHO ARE THESE GUYS?")
PAGES 44 (START OF CHAPTER 3 - BROS BEFORE HOS) THROUGH 57 (PAGE BREAK)
YOUR QUESTIONS:
1) Preface - According to Kimmell (author), why is he writing the book?
2) - Chapter 1 - What has Jeff done with his life after graduating college? (what does he do on weekends?)
3) What can you tell me about DAVE - the freshman roommate. What is his schedule like? And how is his money situation?
4) Guys around the age of 18 to 25 would usually be looking to establish themselves as the nation's future professionals, and business leaders. They would also be engaged or already married - with a family. BUT WHAT ARE GUYS AGED 18 TO 25 DOING NOW WHEN LIVING IN "GUYLAND?"
5) How does Kimmell actually define Guyland? -What does he identify it as? And what DON'T guys have to worry about in Guyland?
6) After reading about the middle school teacher and his son, Nick, explain what Nick is like when he's NOT around his friends - and when he's with his Dad. -WHAT IS HE LIKE WHEN HE'S WITH HIS FRIENDS?
7) Guyland is a kind of "suspended animation" between ____________________ and _______________.
-Fill in the blank - AND What does this mean?
8) Although guys in Guyland acknowledge feelings of insecurity and fear, they also acknowledge that they cannot share the fact that they are afraid of growing up with their peers/friends.
- How do they handle the fears that they feel (especially in college)?
And what does it mean that they "know that something is rotten in the State of Denmark?"
9) At the end of chapter 1, you are left with an identification of "Just who are these guys?"
Well, WHO ARE THESE GUYS THAT INHABIT GUYLAND?
CHAPTER 3 - BROS BEFORE HOS - THE GUY CODE
10) What's the difference between the answers men and women give for the question of, "What it means to be a man/woman?"
11) After reading about the "rules of masculinity," you find out about why Men act the way they do (and who they are trying to impress).
-whereas most would assume that men are trying impress women, this reading indicates that it's something else entirely.
-WHO ARE "MEN" MOST COMMONLY TRYING TO IMPRESS BY BEING MASCULINE?
12) What is the most common "put down" in middle or high school in America?
13) According to some women, why might they "suspect" that a man is "gay?"
14) Conversely, how can men re-affirm (re-establish) their masculinity while with women (what constitutes the "anti- gay" way of acting?)
15) What stupid things to guys sometimes do in order to prove their level of masculinity? (especially men ages 19 to 29). And what does it mean to say that "safety is emasculating? -IN YOUR OWN WORDS)
16) Ever since Signmund Freud (a famous psychologist), men have believed that the key to masculinity is separation. EXPLAIN WHAT THIS MEANS.
17) Explain the role that "rage" plays in the life of a "guy" when he is embarrassed.
-AND FILL IN THE BLANK - "It's better to be ______ than sad."
18) Lastly, why is violence a necessary part of masculinity in tough neighborhoods (as well as "wannabe" tough gangs/neighborhoods). -Violence is a way to prove your _________________.
And if someone doesn't measure up, what happens to them in some variations of "Guyland?"
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
POSTING AND QUESTIONS/DISCUSSIONS FOR GUYLAND AND REVIVING OPHELIA
STUDENTS - Looking for information regarding Guyland and Reviving Ophelia? Click on the link on the right that takes you to YOUR CLASS PERIOD - and then interact.
Please note - for Academic English students, you will ONLY be able to post in your own class; you will not be allowed to view other Academic classes' work.
Please note - for Academic English students, you will ONLY be able to post in your own class; you will not be allowed to view other Academic classes' work.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
To My Students
Hi to all students - you'll be posting and interacting with each other - as well as me - throughout your daily/weekly reading assignments.
This will encourage greater communication and interaction, and I look forward to seeing you share your thoughts with each other through a venue that allows for online interaction and learning.
This will encourage greater communication and interaction, and I look forward to seeing you share your thoughts with each other through a venue that allows for online interaction and learning.
Alexander Russo's "This Week in Education"
A wide assortment of educational postings and blogs to explore thoughts and designs relative to teaching - as well as links to personal anecdotes that tie in with the lives of teachers.
Alexander Russo's "This Week in Education"
Meant for those involved with education in any capacity
Scholastic Administrator
http://scholasticadministrator.typepad.com/thisweekineducation/2009/06/10-education-blogs-ive-been-reading---siobhan-curious---open-salon.html
Alexander Russo's "This Week in Education"
Meant for those involved with education in any capacity
Scholastic Administrator
http://scholasticadministrator.typepad.com/thisweekineducation/2009/06/10-education-blogs-ive-been-reading---siobhan-curious---open-salon.html
Welcome!
My name is Jeremy Wampler. I'm an English teacher with Halifax Area High School, a school located approximately fifteen minutes north of Harrisburg. A quiet, small school district, Halifax is comprised of only a few hundred students that are typically well mannered and eager to explore the world - whether that be through traditional scholastic endeavors, or though anything more avant- garde. As a part of my teaching, students in tenth grade, as well as any students taking Reflections of American Society in Film (or Popular Literature), will work with me to explore American literature and culture primarily focusing on the twentieth century to now.
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