Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Fireside" Chats

We began today's class by constructing a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the presidencies of Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Following this, we analyzed the election results and interpreted the importance of Roosevelt's win and his immediate goals. We listened to his first "Fireside" chat, rebuilding the confidence of the American people in the banking system. After listening to his address, students were asked to work with their shoulder partner to create a script for their very own "Fireside" chat rebuilding consumer confidence in some part of the economy during the Great Depression. We will work on this activity for two days and students will record their audio in the form of an online podcast.

FDR vs Herbert Hoover- Election of 1932

On Thursday of this week, we will analyze the policies of both nominees during the campaign of 1932. The Republican nominee was Herbert Hoover and the Democratic nominee was Franklin D. Roosevelt. I've attached a PowerPoint presentation (credit: Wayzata Public Schools, Wayzata, MN) and a analysis handout with excerpts from campaign speeches of both candidates. Also, students will be asked to construct a campaign speech for one of the two candidates. The guidelines for the speech can be found in the PowerPoint presentation attached below. 1932 Election w_campaign poster

ELECTION OF 1932

The Great Depression- Lesson 1 (SPI's 5.2.2, 5.2.5)

Tomorrow in class, students will be introduced to the era of the Great Depression. I've attached the Prezi to be used in class as well as the guided note sheet to be used by students. Please email me if you have any questions. The Great Depression Notes Page 1

Credit/Installment Plans of the 1920's

Today in class, we discussed the pros and cons of purchasing an item on a credit/installment plan during the 1920's. We also began working on constructing an advertisement for an item that could be purchased on credit during the 1920's. The guidelines and rubric for the assignment are listed below.

1920's Advertisement Activity
 - Choose one of the following:

1. Car (Example: Henry Ford's Model T)
2. Radio (Example: Stewart Warner 300)
3. Sewing Machine (Example: Singer)

 - The advertisement must include information persuading the buyer to purchase the item on a credit/installment plan (Example: "no interest for 6 months," etc.)

Rubric
- Information (1-3 points)
- Creativity (1-3 points)
- Effectiveness (1-3 points)

WWI Mini Lesson

Today in class, we had a quiz over the famous reformers in TN and U.S. history. Thus far, students have performed very well. Following the quiz, we had a mini lesson covering the first World War. I've attached the Prezi as well as a guided note sheet for the presentation. Thanks!



Guided Notes

Anne Dallas Dudley- Making Suffrage Fashionable (Reformers Lesson 3- SPI- 5.6.1)

Today in class, we learned about a famous Tennessean by the name of Anne Dallas Dudley. Dudley was a famous "suffragette" who changed the way that the women's suffrage movement was perceived. Please read the article below about Dudley. Be sure to highlight main idea sentences for each paragraph and answer the discussion questions in DETAILED, COMPLETE sentences. Also, for our end of the class summarizer, we did a "$2.00 summary." Students were given 10 cents per word (imaginary money here) and asked to summarize the lesson for a total of $2.00. Please email me with any questions. Thanks! merged_document_1_

Austin Peay: A Reformed-Minded Governor (Reformers Lesson 2- SPI 5.6.1)

Today in class, we learned about Austin Peay, a former governor of the state of Tennessee who reformed many aspects of life for Tennesseans. First of all, we analyzed an online article detailing the life and contributions of Peay. Following that, we created a simple graphic organizer outlining his reforms. Finally, we used chogger.com to create customized online comic strips detailing one of Peay's reforms. I've attached the article as well as the graphic organizer below. Please email me with any issues. Thanks! Austin Peay

Reformers Lesson 1- SPI 5.6.1

Today in class, we learned about the rise of cities in America. We introduced some key vocabulary terms and introduced students to an important individual by the name of Jane Addams. A video summary of the lesson is posted below.