Would this be
an ideal
society to live
in?
• How many layers
should a good
cake have?
• Why is each layer
important?
• How is this related
to learning?
Overarching Question:
Were the 1920s a step forward or
back for the United States?
*You will be learning this on your own using a
layered assignment.
Layers
• There are three different layers.
• For each, you will complete different tasks.
• Once you have completed a task, you will
show me your written work, respond to
questions and/or perform to get points.
• You must complete C layer to go to B layer.
• You must complete B layer to go to A layer.
How do I earn my grade?
You will create the majority of your work on
your own in class
Ms. Ng-Karpieszuk will monitor and assist
all students as needed
Student must show his/her work to the
teacher and orally defend and explain
You will only receive credit if the
assignment is complete and accurate
because . . .
Layer
Your goal:
C
Basic
knowledge
and
understanding
of major
topics.
How will I
Worksheets,
accomplish it? reading,
vocabulary
definition,
lecture, basic
PowerPoint
and videos.
B
A
Layer
Your goal:
C
Basic
knowledge
and
understanding
of major
topics.
How will I
Worksheets,
accomplish it? reading,
lecture,
vocabulary
games, basic
powerpoint
and videos.
B
Take the
information
you’ve
learned and
apply it.
Letters,
journals,
performances,
etc.
A
Layer
Your goal:
C
Basic
knowledge
and
understanding
of major
topics.
How will I
Worksheets,
accomplish it? reading,
vocabulary
definition,
lecture, basic
PowerPoint
and videos.
B
Take the
information
you’ve
learned and
apply it.
Letters,
journals,
performances,
etc.
A
Write an essay
including your
thoughts
about this
time period
answering the
overarching
question.
An essay with
deep analysis.
Whatever grade you choose, ALL
students must…
Take notes daily
Complete vocabulary definations
Participate in whole class and small group
activities and discussions
Complete daily review
Typical Day in Class
Complete daily review
Individual work time
Resources
o All C layer worksheets are in the
classroom.
o All videos and additional worksheets are
on my course website.
o Additional questions???
Ms. Ng-Karpieszuk
MS-NG@weebly.com
Practice Makes Perfect
Just because it’s not right the first time
doesn’t mean you can’t get it!
Don’t worry… we’re all learning!
How did social media change our
society?
What is this sign telling us?
Prohibit
• Cell phones are allowed on the subway, which
means they are/are not prohibited.
• Alcohol was creating a problem in American
society before the 1920s. Therefore, in the
1920’s alcohol was/was not prohibited.
1920s
Theme: Change in American Society
Throughout American History, the Nation has changed. The 1920’s was a
significant time which made a tremendous impact on the social, economic
and political life for American Society.
• Identify two changes in American society which occurred in the 1920’s
and have had a significant impact on American life and for each:
• Discuss the cause of this change
• Describe the change
• Evaluate how this change impacted (affected) American Society
•
For this essay select two of the changes from this increased popularity and pride in
African American Culture (Harlem Renaissance), increased consumerism (buying
goods and services, inventions, etc.), role of women in society (flappers, etc.),
increased crime and violence (mob, prohibition, etc.), and increased discrimination
(KKK, Sacco and Vanzetti, etc.).
One major change that occurred in the 1920’s was the Harlem Renaissance.
Before the 1920’s, African Americans mostly lived in the South. During World War I,
African Americans went to work in factories up North. However, in the 1920’s things
began to happen that caused a change in American society. In the 1920’s, this change
was caused by African Americans settling into cities and forming close communities.
In the 1920’s, African Americans wrote poetry and music, such as jazz and the blues.
There were African thinkers too. This change impacted American society in a social
way for the better because Africans accomplished many things.
BODY PARAGRAPH 1 (35 Points):

Clearly states the change—7 points

Describes what caused the change—7 points

Describes the change using details—7 points

Evaluated the impact the change—7 points

Thesis and information in body paragraph doesn’t contradict—7 points
Comments and Suggestions:
TOTAL
SCORE: