A 1920s American Dream

5 Assessment Points - Due Friday, January 20

Your task is to pick a historical figure from the 1920s and creatively write the story
of their journey to their American Dream. This genre of writing is called historical
fiction, and as a result you will need to take some freedoms in what you think
happened.

You will first need to research your figure, construct his/her American Dream, and
tell their story utilizing 20s slang, two other individuals, and at least three topics of
your choosing.

You have LOTS of flexibility in this assignment. If you do not like what is
assigned then come up with your own ideas. However, they must be approved
BEFORE making changes to the structure of the assignment.

There are FIVE steps for you to complete. I provided a handout with paragraph
starters for each example. I want you to use the paragraph starters and continue to
fill out the skeleton paragraph with your words. If you need additional support
please raise your hand. You will have the option to turn in the assignment before so
I can provide you suggestions before final submission.

Step 1: The Selection

Tic Tac ToE Selection
(one is your main figure, the other two must be included in your story)

Babe Ruth F. Scott Fitzgerald Dorothy Parker

baseball player writer poet, critic, satirist
Duke Ellington Charles Lindbergh Al Capone
jazz musician aviator gangster
 Gertrude Ederle Alice Paul Georgia OKeeffe
swimmer suffragette artist

Step 2: The Decision

My story will be about: ____________________________________________

Three key elements of my figures life that I should include in my story are:

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

The other two individuals included in my story will be:

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

This is an additional step for you to complete. I want you to fill this section out to help you
identify what you want to write about. If have any questions please raise your hand.

Step 3: The Slang

1920s Slang Terms -You will need to use some of these in your story. Get to know them today.

*I want you to choose 5-7 slang terms that you feel comfortable using in your story.
DAY 2:
So, youve chosen your 1920s figure, done some research, and learned a few 1920s
slang terms. Now its time to learn more about the 1920s by researching some of
the key aspects of the roaring twenties. You will need to include at least three of
these in your writing, so get to work, and learn something new!

Step 5: The Topics

Tic Tac ToE Selection

choose three topics in a row
to research and use in your story

18th Amendment 19th Amendment Harlem Renaissance

Prohibition Flappers Langston Hughes poem

Heroes of the Your Choice Scopes

1920s Research Monkey Trial
The Stock Market of
Ku Klux Klan Jazz Music
Groovin with the Duke the 1920s
The Bull Market
 Student Handout

Title

Main protagonist:

Supporting Figures:

Slang words:

Three topics

Topic 1:
Important Info 1:
Important Info 2:
Important Info 3:

Topic 2:
Important Info 1:
Important Info 2:
Important Info 3:

Topic 3:
Important Info 1:
Important Info 2:
Important Info 3:
Step 6: The Rubric