Question/Problem 3: Prove that the 1920s were either "The Best of Times" or "The Worst of Times."
Description of lesson/activity
1. formulate an opinion based on available information that the 1920s were either "The Best of Times" or "The Worst of Times."
2. select the information that supports the chosen point of view.
3. present the chosen point of view and supporting evidence in a wellorganized persuasive essay.
1. Completion of this activity requires a knowledge of life during the 1920s. This knowledge will have been gained through the 1920s Famous People Mini-Project," the previous activities, and/or through other teacher-designed lessons.
2. Using the notes that students gathered on the lives of people during the 1920s, the students will assess whether the 1920s were the best of times or the worst of times.
3. Students will formulate their conclusions and defend them on the accompanying persuasive essay form.
4. The persuasive essay should include a thesis statement and supporting arguments based on specific information based on the 1920s. This essay should follow the guidelines of a well organized essay; a sample organized form is attached.
5. The Criteria for Evaluating the Persuasive Essay" is provided.
Resource 1: Persuasive Essay Form
Resource 2: Criteria for Evaluating Persuasive Essay