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MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2016
QW – What stands out to you when you
hear the term 1950s? Create a list of
things that pop in your head.
WHAT DO THESE SAY ABOUT MALE AND FEMALE
ROLES IN THE 1950S?
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Write down what stands out to
you about life in the 1950s.
MONDAY Look at pictures on the next
slide. What are these things?
WHAT IS THIS?
WHAT ARE THESE?
• How do these images suggest the political
context of the period of the early 1950s?
• How might people have been reacting to
global pressures in the post-WWII era in the
US and why?
• What evidence do the images provide about
the post-war mindset (What were people
focused on / thinking about)?
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2016
• Video clips about the 1950s:
• Iron Giant:
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAiYwADzr2Q
• Public Service Announcement from the 1950s:
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJ0GB1ltAQ
• How does today’s information compare to what you
already knew about the 1950s?
• Tomorrow you will begin researching more.
TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016
iPad Projects:
• Pick up a rubric from the Outbox and read over it
• Each team (2 people – you and your shoulder partner) will create a digital project (Haiku Deck) to represent your research
• See rubric – I will come by and give you a topic
• Research your component of the 1950s
• You will have today and tomorrow to research before presenting on Thursday.
• Remember your iPad number (write it on your rubric) – you must use the same iPad each day!
TEAM IPAD PROJECTS
Economy (stock market, classes of
people,
employment rates, cost of items)
Politics (president, Arkansas
governor, issues at hand)
World Affairs (global organizations,
conflicts, alliances, etc.)
Fashion
Music
Hollywood (movies/TV shows,
actors, etc.)
Achievements (technological
advancements, science, industrial,
etc.)
Jobs
Architecture
Teen Culture (what influenced
teens at that time)
Sports
Art (fine and performing arts)
Gender Roles
Transportation
REQUIRED ELEMENTS 1. Research your component thoroughly.
2. You should include as many images and facts
as you deem necessary to accomplish this task.
3. We need to have a FULL understanding of your
section – not random findings.
4. Don’t read off the screen during your
presentation. You should know your material.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2016
iPad Projects:
• Get the same iPad that you had yesterday
• Research your component of the 1950s
• Finish creating a digital project (Haiku Deck) to represent your research
• You will have today to research and create before presenting TOMORROW!
THURSDAY • You have 5-10 minutes to finish up.
• Get the same iPad you had yesterday!
• Complete your rubric as a team. Reflect on your
team’s research, project, and planned
presentation. How do you think you did? Use the
rubric as your guide and score your team.
• WHOOOOHOOOO! Can’t wait to see these!
• PRESENT!
THURSDAY COLLAGE OF THOUGHT
Supplies: Printer paper, color pencils/crayons
As teams present, draw ideas, write words, etc.
When you are done, you will have a collage of
the 1950s.
Be creative.
Present – Explain during your presentation what
you can infer about the mindset of those
living in the 1950s based on your research
findings.
PAP -
Bring your
dystopian
book to class
tomorrow.
You will be
working on
your
proposal in
class.
FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2016 – PRE-AP ONLY
• Pick up a handout from the Outbox about your
outside book project.
• Overview of expectations
• You must submit a plan of action with rubric
and expectations by Friday, April 1st
4th Quarter Pre-AP English Assignment
It is all you! You have worked hard all year to arrive at this independent
opportunity. You are going to create an amazing project that connects your
dystopian book to Fahrenheit 451.
Here is the plan:
Decide if you would like to work independently or with a partner.
Create a plan for a project of your choice. Ideas?
Create a film with an altered historical event (dystopian society).
Create a digital or paper project outlining your connections of your book to
Fahrenheit 451.
BE CREATIVE! Come up with your own project! Be inventive!
SPREAD YOUR WINGS AND SOAR! YOU CAN DO IT! DO SOMETHING AMAZING!
8th grade project 4th quarter:
1. Submitting a plan:
What will the end product look like?
What tools will you use (electronic? Artistic?)
How will you demonstrate that you've read
your dystopian novel?
How will this project connect your book and
Fahrenheit 451?
How can you show your understanding of the
dystopian genre?
3. Rubric (50 points)
Multiple categories being assessed (5?)
Being assessed on a variety of areas (no
basic, completion points)
4. Use your strengths:
• Technology
• Writing
• Artistic abilities
• Creativity
• Build something
5. Not enough:
• Just an essay
• Just googling and printing
a few pictures
• Just drawing a picture
• Rubistar.4teachers.org
No Prezis, no tri-fold posters, no PowerPoint
FRIDAY ELA – library day! You will be selecting a dystopian
novel to read outside of class this quarter.
Project information will be available later.
PAP – work on your project proposal for your
independent / dystopian book project. You may
also read your book.
HAVE A GREAT SPRING BREAK!!!!!
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