Lesson on Friday, March 31, 2017

Aim: Identify causes for post-World War II prosperity and its effects on American society. 

Bell Ringer: Review EOC Review Packet pages 17-20

Objectives:

1. Students will compare the relative prosperity between different ethnic groups and social classes in the post-World War II period.

2. Students will examine the changing status of women in the United States from post-World War II to present.

Agenda:

1.    Bell Ringer (10 min)

2.    Review Attachment D

2. Reading: Read with the students Attachment E, “Social Critics of Popular “conformity.” Stop, discuss, and check for understanding during appropriate points in the reading.

3. Write an editorial from the perspective of a contemporary beatnik author (social critic or commentator). This assignment should be no longer than a page in length. Make sure that the topic of their editorial is germane to the nation, state, or community as a whole. Their thesis should be based on a controversial issue, one in which no clear solution exists (i.e. government dependence or fiscal responsibility, morality and political scandal, stem cell research, civil liberties or civil rights issues).

4. Finally, have students take the post-quiz associated with this lesson (see attachment G). Go over quiz with students and check for understanding as needed. Re-explain concepts not understood.

Home Learning: Complete “Social Critics of Popular Conformity” / 1 page paper: due Tuesday, April 4, 2017 (no late papers) (see #3 in the agenda above)