The American History
You will do #2 and will have 4 MLA cited sources. Use as much language from this time as possible, making it seem more real. TOPIC: Automobiles The Roaring 1920’s Assessment The 1920’s was a truly exciting decade in American history — today we might say it ‘rocked;’ back then, it roared. In all aspects of life, fashion, music, literature, sports, economics, social reform, politics, things were happening, and happening fast. Today we have the Internet and high definition television, in the 1920s the newest technology was the radio and silent films. People listened to the radio for music, news, and entertainment. The radio made the world a smaller place as the country could listen to sportscasts, the president, and similar news updates. By 1930, 40% of American households had radios (The Americans 393). For this assessment, you have 3 options to choose from to research and demonstrate your knowledge of 1920s society and culture. PIck one of the following choices. This will be worth 20 points and is due by Wed. Dec 16 (odd day) or Thurs. Dec. 17 (even day). Choice 1: Radio Broadcast / Podcast Choose a topic (we will discuss some ideas). Examine the many different parts of your topic/event/person and analyze the issues involved. What are newsworthy stories connected to your topic? Who are the important people involved in the topic? Why is your topic/event/person influential during the 1920s? Why is that? Research a part in greater depth. Use at least 3 sources of information for your topic. Analyze your research and write a newspaper/radio article. Take on the role of a reporter and interpret the event for the public. Make it interesting, and use the slang of the time period. (at least 300-400 words…) End (or start) with a commercial for a 1920s product. Make it interesting, and use slang of the time period. Your total broadcast should be at least 3 minutes in length. You can record in Canvas Studio. Include a works cited in correct MLA format. You should use at least 3 sources (one may be your book!) Choice 2: Newspaper Article Choose a topic (we will discuss some ideas). Examine the many different parts of your topic/event/person and analyze the issues involved. What are newsworthy stories connected to your topic? Who are the important people involved in the topic? Why is your topic/event/person influential during the 1920s? Why is that? Research a part in greater depth. Analyze your research and write a newspaper/radio article. Take on the role of a reporter and interpret the event for the public. Make it interesting, and use the slang of the time period. Use at least 3 sources of information to write the article (approximately 1 and ½ pages in length, double-spaced, 12-point font, in-text citations) that puts your spin on the event. Include what happened, who was involved, and why it is a significant event. This should be 400-500 words in length. Make sure you include appropriate writing conventions–paragraphs, grammar and spelling, in-text citations for your research .Be sure you use multiple sources in each paragraph with your in-text citations. Include a works cited in correct MLA format. You should use at least 3 sources (one may be your book!) Choice 3: Journal Entry What would life have been like as a teenager or young adult in the 1920s? Pick 3 topics (we will discuss some ideas) of what would have interested you in the 1920s. You will need to explain the characteristics of this aspect of society. Research 4-5 historical facts for each of the 3 topics, compile these 4-5 facts into a paragraph. What are the unique characteristics of this topic? Fun-facts?? Can you discuss the historical context of at least one of your topics (did political or economic events influence this part ot 1920s society) ? Include historical details that make your research about the topic evident. You may also add–Why did this interest you? Make sure you include appropriate writing conventions–paragraphs, grammar and spelling, in-text citations for your research .Use multiple sources in each paragraph with your in-text citations. Paraphrase your research as this will be submitted through Turnitin.com. The written portion should be 400-500 words in length. Include a works cited in correct MLA format. You should use at least 3 sources (one may be your book!) Standards: RH.1112.7-P. (Reading) Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in order to address a question or solve a problem. WHST.11- 12.2 (Writing) Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. SS-US.9-12.14. Evaluate the impact of gender roles on economic, political, and social life in the U.S. SS-US.9-12.21-P. Analyze change, continuity and context across eras in American history. SS-US.9-12.26-P. Determine multiple and complex causes and effects of historical events in American history SS-US.9-12.22. Evaluate the impact of inventions and technological innovations on the American society and culture. This project will be used to evaluate the Essential LifeSkills for Quarter 2. RUBRIC: Choice 1: /12 points for content, presentation/broadcast is clear, concise, and practiced. /4 Commercial: creative, informative, relevant to time period /4 Works Cited MLA format Choice 2: /4 Society Topic #1, several details, appropriate grammar /4 Society Topic #2, several details, appropriate grammar /4 Society Topic #3, several details, appropriate grammar /4 Writing Conventions (including in-text citations!!) /4 Works Cited MLA format Choice 3: /12 points for content, numerous details, /4 Writing Conventions (including in-text citations!!) /4 Works Cited MLA format Categories: Automobiles Airplanes Fashion Harlem Renaissance Prohibition, Speakeasies, FBI Organized Crime-Gangsters Women Sports heroes Notorious trials Music Dance Fads Entertainment: movies and theater Construction projects (stadiums, theaters)
