1. Learning Target: I can analyze Jacob Riis’s “How the Other Half Lives” to understand the living conditions of immigrants in the United States.
Do Now: Complete the muckraker graphic organizer question on Tarbell, and share response. What was Ida Tarbell’s agenda during the Progressive movement?

2. Jacob Riis
Muckraker
In 1890, wrote the book “How the Other Half Lives”.
Described living conditions as well as used photos to show
living conditions in
New York City tenement housing.

5. Task:
Today we are going to read an excerpt from Riis’s book “How the Other Half Lives”
As you reading annotate the text, take notes on the gist of the text, key vocabulary words, as well as words of difficulty.
After text is read we will discuss the gist of text as a class using discussion frames and questions.
Complete text questions on document, peer assessment, share responses.

6. Directions: Answer questions one and two as part of a group discussion using discussion frames and questions. Answer question three using the A.C.E. method. Cite evidence to support your answer.
How does Jacob Riis’s title of his book “How the Other Half Lives” convey the message he is trying to deliver to his readers?
How does Jacob Riis help the readers put themselves in the position of people living in the tenement?
How would you describe the conditions at No. _____ Cherry Street? Give some examples, cite evidence to support your answer following the A.C.E. format.

7. ACE Response Peer Assessment- Switch answer with partner at your table.
4- ACE response clearly answers the question. Evidence clearly supports the answer. Answer and evidence is clearly and thoroughly explained.
3- ACE response answers question, evidence supports the answer. Explanation explains the answer and evidence.
2- ACE response is good. Only one part of response (Answer, Citing of evidence, Explanation) is below standards and needs to be improved.
1- ACE response is weak, multiple parts of response (Answer, Citing of evidence, Explanation) are below standards and needs to be improved.
Write out the letters ACE below response, put a check next to letters for areas that are done well and an X for areas that need to be improved.

8. Results of Riis’ How the Other Half Lives
As a result of Riis’ investigations many changes are made the living conditions
Quality of living improves
Indoor plumbing

9. Muckraker Graphic Organizer
On your muckraker graphic organizer answer the following question on Jacob Riis:
What was the agenda of Jacob Riis during the Progressive movement?

10. Essential Question
How did Progressive reformers seek to address political and social problems created by the Industrial Era?