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?

LEAVE IT TO

BEAVER https://www.youtube.com/wat

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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!!!!!