Progressive Era Birthday Party
My Historic Figure: Robert LaFollette
It’s My Party and I...
want each of my most progressive friends to celebrate with me! You will each attend my party as a different Progressive Era figure. The date and location of my party are located on the invitation you received on google classroom so it would be rude to be late! It would also be rude to show up empty handed so make sure you bring me a gift! The present should be an item that is representative of your work as a reformer. Your card should be filled with heartfelt words (about 400 of them) that show the significance of your work and explains why you as a progressive want to share that item with me, a fellow progressive. In this card you must explain specifically why I, as a progressive, will love the present. Also feel free to let me know about any of your accomplishments as well as obstacles you have encountered or plans for the future!
The guest list & rubric appear below. Figures will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. As you research, you may choose to search under Progressive Era, your reformer’s name, or the reform movement’s name. Let me know if you run into any difficulty locating information. Also, if you find anyone that was left off the guest list but should have been invited, feel free to bring him/her along instead but let me know ahead of time. At the party you will explain to the rest of the guests what your item is and why you brought it, so you should first become an expert on your role!
Progressive Birthday Rubric
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Item: |
40 pts |
30 pts |
20 pts |
10 pts |
0 pts |
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Card (neatness counts here as well; card must be turned in hard copy) |
Card is at least 400 words; Card is thorough and addresses all information stated above in detail. Card engages with the theme. |
Card is at or around 400 words but may not explain all info above or may lack detail / some required information |
Card is less than 400 words and/or is too vague to effectively explain the required information |
Card is less than 400 words and is a lazy/ fragmented attempt to address the requirements |
Card is missing or makes little to no attempt to meet the above criteria. |
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Present (present should be student- made and show time and thought) |
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Present is creative and represents the significance of the reformer. Presentation of the gift shows a strong knowledge of one’s role |
Present is related to the reformer’s efforts. Presentation of the gift shows a present, but limited knowledge of one’s role |
Present is somewhat relevant to the reformer’s effort and/or the presentation of the gift shows a lack of knowledge of one’s role |
Present is missing or makes no attempt to relate to the reformer. Presentation of gift shows no knowledge of one’s role |
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Thank You List (will be received at the start of the party and turned in afterwards) |
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Party guest paid attention to each gift presented and recorded the information presented. |
Party guest paid attention to some of the gifts presented and attempted to record some information. |
Party guest made no effort to record the gifts or information presented. |
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Originality and Overall Effort |
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Guest used class time wisely and fully took on their role. |
Guest wasted time and/or lack dedication to the assignment |
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Total Score & Comments: |
/100 |
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Reformer: |
Student(s): |
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Theodore Roosevelt |
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Jane Addams |
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Susan B. Anthony |
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Booker T. Washington |
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W.E.B. DuBois |
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Eugene V. Debs |
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Florence Kelley |
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Robert LaFollette |
My Historic Figure |
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William Jennings Bryan |
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Ida B. Wells |
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John Dewey |
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Carrie Nation |
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Woodrow Wilson |
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William Howard Taft |
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Clara Barton |
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Frances Willard |
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Alice Paul |
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Margaret Sanger |
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Mary H. Jones |
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