E3T Lesson Plan Creator 1920 Research Project Last Updated: Aug-27-2010
Developed By Gloria Trumbauer Lisa O'Green
Lesson Title 1920 Research Project
Length of Lesson Two weeks
Lesson Unit The Great Gatsby
Grade 9-12
Subject ELA
Strand Literature and Culture
Grade 2 9-12
Subject 2 ELA
Strand 2 Literature and Culture
Materials
1. Computer 2. Interent access 3. Digital movie maker software
Abstract Prior to reading The Great Gatsby, students worked in groups to research one aspect of the 1920s. They selected their topic, researched, and then presented their findings to the class. Students created digital movies as their final project.
Big Idea(s) The Great Gatsby takes place during the 1920s and to better understand the novel you will be researching one aspect of the 1920s.
Essential Questions
Research Topics Fashions of the 1920’s Women: • Research the typical woman’s outfit of the early 1900’s. • Research the typical woman’s outfit of the 1920’s. • Research what was considered fashionable in the 1920’s. • Compare and contrast the fashions of the 1900’s with that of the 1920’s. • What new trends emerged? What were the reasons for these changes? • What was the typical flapper girl? What did she look like? How did she act? Men: • Find a picture of the typical man’s outfit of the early 1900’s. • Find a picture of the typical man’s outfit of the 1920’s. • Research what was considered fashionable in the 1920’s. • Compare and contrast the fashions of the 1900’s with that of the 1920’s. Gangsters
• Research Al Capone. • Research the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre • Research Lucky Luciano • Research John Gotti • Research Sammy “the bull” Gravano • Research Prohibition Trials • Research the Scopes Monkey Trial and the implications of the verdict. • Research the Socco and Vanzetti Trial. Music of the 1920’s/Jazz-Age • Research the different types of Jazz: Boogie-Woogie, Chicago Jazz, Urban Jazz, Society Dance Bands. • Research the musicians. • Research the popular music • Research the dance styles Inventions • Automobile • Radio • Airplane Famous People
• Babe Ruth • Henry Ford • Charles Chaplin • Harry Houdini • Al Jolson • Charles Lindbergh • Duke Ellington • Walt Disney
• Amelia Earhart • Coco Chanel • Albert Einstein • Greta Garbo • Clarence Birdseye Fads/Entertainment/Slang • Research the slang of this period. • Research what people did for fun. • Research what new foods entered the market. • Research what new games, toys, and fads became popular. • Research the fads of this time. The Stock Market Crash • Research Black Tuesday • Research what brought about the stock market crash • Research the results of this event.
Learning Objectives
Students will research one aspect of the 1920's in preparation for the reading of The Great Gatsby. They will then present their research to the class.
Summative Assessment The Roaring Twenties Research Project Mrs. Trumbauer’s English Class
For this project you and your partners will be researching one aspect of the 1920’s and then presenting your information via a Hollywood-like movie where you will be the writer, director and actor of the film. You may also do a podcast that resembles a radio broadcast or you can write an article for a local newspaper that reports your findings. Step 1: Pick your group. No more than four people per group. Step 2: Pick your topic. Step 3: Begin your research. Do not forget to utilize books. Dig deep. Find new and interesting facts on your topic. Step 4: Create your storyboard, script or outline (depending on which project you chose) Step 5: Rehearse/write Step 6: Film your movie, record your podcast or begin your article Step 7: Edit your project Step 8: Showcase your final piece Final projects will be due on April 6th.
Be creative. Be original. Have fun.
Lesson Opening The Roaring Twenties Research Project Mrs. Trumbauer’s English Class For this project you and your partners will be researching one aspect of the 1920’s and then presenting your information via a Hollywood-like movie where you will be the writer, director and actor of the film.
Lesson Opening Co-teaching Plan Same as Lesson Opening
Exploration Students will research their chosen topic, brainstorm with their group memebers, plan out their movie and create their movie. Step 1: Pick your group. No more than four people per group. Step 2: Pick your topic. Step 3: Begin your research. Do not forget to utilize books. Dig deep. Find new and interesting facts on your topic. Step 4: Create your storyboard. Step 5: Rehearse Step 6: Film your movie Step 7: Edit your movie Step 8: Premier of your film
Exploration Co-teaching Plan Same as exploration.
Check for Understanding
Teacher and co-teacher will monitor progress on project and offer advice, help, encouragement, and guidance as needed.
Check for Understanding Co-teaching Plan
Teacher and co-teacher will monitor progress on project and offer advice, help, encouragement, and guidance as needed.
Closing Final projects will be due on _______. After viewing, each of the classes will recommend three films to be entered in the Film Festival Competition. Those films will then compete for the Eisenhower Oscar. We will have a viewing of all the nominations and each student will vote for their favorite. Awards will be presented to the first, second and third place winners. Be creative. Be original. Have fun.
Closing Co-teach Plan Same as closing
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