Thursday, November 10, 2011

Wednesday/Thursday, November 9/10, 2011

Homework
Industrial Revolution Editorial.
Write an editorial based on the notes that you take at each station. Your editorial should contain the following:
A) Write your editorial for the citizens of London, who are familiar with the Industrial Revolution but do not know the details of its effects.

B) Give your editorial a headline that reflects your point of view about the Industrial Revolution.

C) Structure your editorial this way:
a) Introduction: Provide a brief introduction to the Industrial Revolution era from 1750 to 1830, and state whether you think the overall effects are mostly positive, mostly negative, or mixed.
b) Positive effects: Include a paragraph or section that explains the positive effects of the Industrial Revolution on individuals and/or society.
c) Negative effects: Include a paragraph or section that explains the negative effects of the Industrial Revolution on individuals and/or society.
d) Suggestions for improvement: Include a paragraph or section that explains your recommendations about how to address the negative effects of the Industrial Revolution.

D) Include a drawing, graph, quote, or cartoon that illustrates one of the main ideas of the editorial.

E) Include references to at least six different aspects of the Industrial Revolution.

F) Make your editorial about two pages in length.

Rough draft is due in class next class meeting.

Agenda
Bell Work
Stations
Editorial

Bell Work
Students complete picture analysis on two pictures from the Industrial Revolution.

Stations
Students rotate through 10 stations that give details on various aspects of Industrial Revolution.

Editorials
Students begin editorials on Industrial Revolution. See instructions in homework section.

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