Section 4: Section Diagnostic

Engage in a formal academic discussion focused on the following questions:

1. How does Bissinger convey his perspective about the values that are communicated through the athletic culture of Permian High School?

2. How does Bissinger’s perspective compare to those of the authors of the other section texts?

3. Based on your own experiences and those reflected in Bissinger’s text, what values do you think high school sports culture imparts? How are those reflected in American society?

Be prepared to support your ideas during the discussion with specific details from the texts that you read in this section and from Friday Night Lights.