1. Warm Up
You will be given five minutes to complete the following: In a 5-7 sentence paragraph, explain what the vocabulary words “discrimination” and “segregation” have in common. Use at least TWO supporting details in your response. (Consult your class notes, and/or refer to the textbook pages )
BE SURE TO PRAISE!!!!! I LIKE THE WAY _____ IS WORKING.

2. Reminders….
*Positive behavior checklist continues!!! First 8th grade class to five checks gets a positive behavior party!!! *Kickboard will continue to be used to record individual behaviors. Participation in extra curricular activities are dependent on your behavior. Positive points will be rewarded by being able to shop at the school store on Friday’s! *You are welcome to use any materials in the bins on your desk, but please ensure you put back whatever you use. The purpose of having these materials on the desk is to alleviate you getting out of your seat during class to ask for supplies.
GO OVER CRITERIA FOR EARNING CHECKS

3. Academic Vocabulary Word of the Day!!!!
Biased- *What is the meaning of this word? *What are some synonyms of this word? *How can this word be used this word in context?
DEFINITION- One-sided, lacking a neutral viewpoint, or not having an open mind.
SYNONYMS-favoritism, prejudice, preconception, standpoint
*knicks fan, biased

4. 3/21/16 Objective- SWBAT understand how minority groups reacted to discrimination Daily Vocabulary Words- Biased, mutualists, barrios

5. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, many Americans held biased, or prejudice views.
Who can recall from last classes lesson what some of these prejudiced views might be?
(Turn and talk)
Discrimination against
-Catholics- APA- not allowed to get certain jobs
-Jews
-Asians- Unable to buy land in California, Chinese exclusion act prevented Chinese from coming to the U.S.

6. This included many progressive reformers, Reformers often came from the middle and upper classes. They did not question their right to make decisions for all society, they saw themselves as moral leaders who worked to improve the lives of the less fortunate. Infer why the progressives achieved only mixed results with their reforms during this period.

7. Main Idea Supporting Details-
The reforms they supported however, discriminated against one group, as they tried to help another.
Supporting Details-
1. Trade unions often did not allow African Americans, women, or immigrants to join.
2. The unions argued that skilled laborers could obtain better working conditions if they did not demand improved conditions for all workers.
3. Minorities were banned from joining many progressive organizations

8. Minority groups had to battle for justice and opportunity on their own
Minority groups had to battle for justice and opportunity on their own. African Americans, Native Americans, Mexican Americans, and Jewish Americans formed organizations that would work to improve their lives.

9. Guided Practice
As a class, we will popcorn read a passage titled, “Struggle for Equality” and answer the following comprehension questions: 1. Describe the changes that Booker T. Washington believed would help African Americans, AND what actions did he take to make this happen? 2. Interpret what W.E.B. Du Bois believed would help African Americans. State at least 2 details.

10. Independent Practice
You will receive short biography passages on Washington and Du Bois, and answer the following comprehension questions: 
1. Why did Booker T. Washington believe that an economic approach to equality was more important?
2. Why did W.E.B. Du Bois believe that equal rights under the law were more important?
3. Differentiate how Washington and Du Bois views varied on racial equality in a 3-5 sentence paragraph using at least 2 supporting details.
Why- need complete full sentences, quality work, high level answers

11. Group Work
Have a discussion in your groups surrounding the following prompt: Formulate an opinion as to which you believe is more important: economic equality and education OR equal rights under the law, such as voting rights. ***After three minutes of discussing, on your own you will write a 5-7 sentence paragraph explaining your standpoint. You must use at LEAST 2 supporting details in your response.

12. Closure
Create a venn diagram comparing and contrasting the lives and ideas of Booker T. Washington, and W.E.B Dubois
Booker T. Washington
W.E.B Dubois
Both

13. Homework
Read a passage titled, “African American Women Take Action/Other Groups Face Discrimination” and answer comprehension questions.