History Speed Dating

Name of History Character Political? Economic? Social? Role/Position in society “Claim to Fame” Accomplishments Opinions on key issues of the time period Key quote

The Activity Spend three to four minutes talking to one other person in the classroom (need a better work than “bar”) Students SHOULD take notes on what others say Students SHOULD meet with each other character (this may take two class periods)

CULMINATING ACTIVITY Students will write a short paper that explains: Reflect – name TWO people who YOUR character most likely “date” (“Hang with”)? Why? Name TWO people with whom would your character most likely NOT hang out? Why?