Do Now Please write Standard 5.4 on your Reading Quiz PLEASE PUT ALL BACKPACKS/BAGS/PURSES AWAY OFF YOUR DESKS, OFF YOUR BACKS AND OFF YOUR LAPS Homework: Reading Notes (p. 702-703) Study Guide p. 2-3 Vocab List/Flashcards WILL BE CHECKED THURSDAY

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Today’s Agenda & Objectives Reading Quiz #3 Lecture & Video Clips Magazine Editorial Project Introduction Home Group Planning Homework: Reading Notes (p. 702-703) Study Guide p. 2-3 Vocab List/Flashcards WILL BE CHECKED THURSDAY Compare and contrast society of 1920 to society to today and decide which time period you would rather live in by using specific pieces of evidence (facts) to support your claim in the form of a magazine editorial. Unit 4: Roaring 20s to the Great Depression.

Reading Quiz #3 Standard 5.4 Explain how women expressed their new found freedom in the 1920s. Discuss the American heroes of the 1920s and the impact they had on American progress and/or society.

Think Silently, Pair up, Share Out!

I. WOMEN A. Flapper- Young woman who’s rebellious, energetic, fun-loving and bold. Style: short dresses, bobbed hair cuts, lots of make up, smoker and drinker Reason: Expression new-found freedom, but why? ___________________________________________________ Fact: Small number of women were flappers in the 1920s.

B. Work C. Politics 15% of women became professionals 20% of women held clerical positions single white women were preferred over married women C. Politics 30% of women actually voted after the passage of the 19th Amendment 30% of women said they were not interested 11% of women said they shouldn’t even have to vote 1. Sheppard Towner Act of 1921: 1st major federal welfare measure regarding maternity and child care 2. Increasing number of women in Congress

VIDEO Purpose Question: How did women express their newly-found freedom in the 1920s? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFRG_B--1v8&feature=related

II. Americans on the Move A. Rural-Urban Split Farmers became increasingly poor whereas factory workers were doing well As a result, farmers move to the city Increasing number of students in urban schools need an education to compete for jobs Jobs opened for African-Americans, received lower wages than whites Faced anger/hatred from white factory workers

B. Immigration US looked to Mexico and Canada due to immigration quotas on Europe and Asia. Mexicans moved to LA for jobs and developed barrios- Spanish-speaking neighborhoods   C. Growth of Suburbs Transportation systems used electric trolleys 1920s: buses replaced trolleys Cars became more affordable

III. American Heroes A. Charles Lindbergh “Lucky Lindy” On May 20, 1927 he flew the Spirit of St. Louis on a transatlantic flight from New York to Paris in 33.5 hours American Hero! Received a Congressional Medal of Honor B. Amelia Earhart 1928: first woman to fly across Atlantic as a passenger 1932: first woman to fly across Atlantic Ocean solo 1937: disappeared when trying to fly around the world http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0xAgQlzdNE

1. George Herman “Babe” Ruth- Homerun king C. Sports 1. George Herman “Babe” Ruth- Homerun king 714 homeruns in his career, 60 homeruns in a single season   2. Gertude Ederle- 1924 Olympic gold and bronze medal swimmer A product of modern times 1st woman to swim the English channel (35 miles) and beat men’s time by 2 hours! An increasing number of Americans participated in sports because of the increasing modes of transportation and leisure time.

Venn Diagram Please compare and contrast 1920s society to society of today.

Independent Task: In the form of a magazine editorial, compare and contrast society of the 1920s to today. After stating the similarities and differences, share which time period you would have rather lived in and explain why. Use specific examples from your notes and personal experiences to support your claim. Begin by writing: To the editors:

Magazine Editorial Imagine you are writing an editorial/opinion piece to a magazine company (GQ, Marie Claire, etc.) On the magazine template, discuss what you have noticed about society in the 20s and how it compares/contrasts to society of today. State which time period you would rather live in and explain why. You have 20 minutes to complete this task independently.

Home Group Share Out Share your editorial piece with your Home Group Members! One Group Member will be selected to read their editorial.

Home Group Magazine!!!

Grades for this project will be assigned a standard that is not assigned a quiz grade nor will it be assigned on the unit test. Reason: This will weigh a lot on your grade!

Please get into your Home Groups and discuss your topics. Topic Submissions must be turned in before the end of class.