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Class #1 - Intro to the Progressive Era - Part I (October 15th - Block G and October 18th - Block A) Today, we start our journey into the Progressive Era by examining the problems that were caused by industrialization. We'll be using an author named Howard Zinn as a case study for this class. I'll also be introducing your second project of the year during this class: The Progressive Newspaper Project.


 * Homework due at the beginning of class:** Read the excerpt from Zinn's book: __A People's History of the United States__ and answer the Study Questions.


 * Homework for next class:** Study for your test!

Extra article for further interest: A People's History Sells 1,000,000 Copies
 * Resources for this class:**

Class #2 - Unit 2 Test (October 19th)

Class #3 - Intro to the Progressive Era - Part II (October 21st) In today's class, we'll continue to look at the Progressive Era by defining what it was and very briefly looking at the events and areas of reform that took place during this era. We'll also pick our topics for the Progressive Era Newspaper Project.


 * Prior to class, you should:** Relax! You just took a test!


 * Homework for next class:** Finish the Progressive Era Scavenger Hunt (started in class)


 * Resources for this class:**

Class #4 - Child Labor (October 26th) The bulk of today's class will be spent on your Newspaper Projects in class. We'll briefly talk about child labor as one of the areas where Progressives sought reform. I expect you to complete the following activity: Child Labor Lesson, on your own time at some point before the next test. (In fact, if you are writing an article about child labor for your newspaper, it would be a great idea to do this sooner rather than later!)


 * Prior to class, you should:** Complete your Progressive Era Scavenger Hunt


 * Homework for next class:** Work on your newspaper articles. A rough draft of one article is due next class.

Class #5 - Women's Rights (October 27th - Block G and October 28th - Block A) Today's class will again focus primarily on preparing your newspapers for "publication" (i.e. - the deadline which is looming!). However. we will spend some time discussing women's rights and advances that were achieved as a result of the work of numerous progressives.

I will be handing back your research papers as well. Hopefully the research paper was an important learning experience for you. To help you reflect on the process, the following assignment will be due on Tuesday, November 2nd: **3 parts: (A)** Using bullet points, list the 12 most common and/or most important errors made in the paper. Little or no explanation is required. **(B)** In a 3/4 to 1 1/2 page essay (Times New Roman, 12 pt font, 1" margins), reflect on what strengths your paper had and the most important ways you can improve when writing in the future. If space allows, also comment on what lessons you learned from this process. **(C)** Turn in your original paper AND grade sheet with parts A & B! This 3-part assignment is worth TWO homework grades.


 * Prior to class, you should:** Have a rough draft of at least one of your articles for the Progressive Newspaper Project.


 * Homework for next class:** Progressive Newspapers are due. Be sure that you look at the requirements and have everything ready to turn in. Please be sure to post your newspapers to the following link: Progressive Newspaper Final Projects - 10-11

Class #6 - Progressive Newspaper Evaluation and Introduction to Imperialism (October 29th) Hopefully, you have completed your Progressive Newspaper project as today, we will be evaluating the newspapers that our peers created. You will be using the following link: Progressive Era Newspaper Evaluation to fill out a short survey about TWO of the newspapers that you read. After we have had our "sharing" time, you will be given time to work on either your research paper self-evaluation (explained in Class #5) or an introductory reading on imperialism and working on the question sheet that accompanies it.

Please note that if you miss this class due to KAIAC, you are still responsible for completing all of the aforementioned work prior to next Tuesday's class!!!


 * Prior to class, you should:** Finish your newspaper and upload it to Progressive Newspaper Final Projects - 10-11. Also, go back through the newspaper requirements to be sure that you have all of the appropriate documents ready to turn in (stapled, paper clipped, etc.)


 * Homework for next class:** Read the imperialism packet (handed out in class) and answer the questions that go with it. **The forecast is mostly quizzy.** You should also complete your research paper self-evaluation and have that ready to turn in at the beginning of class.