Lesson 2A - Industrialization

Learning Targets and Language Objectives

Learning Targets:

• I can analyze economic issues such as industrialization, the rise of entrepreneurship, the pros and cons of big business and the philanthropy of industrialists such as Andrew Carnegie.

Language Objectives:

• I will use a paragraph frame to write about the pros and cons about big business.
• I will use an annotation strategy to comprehend text read silently about the pros and cons of Robber Barons/Captains of Industry.

Academic Vocabulary

Engage

CAUSES OF INDUSTRIALIZATION: THE PAPER FACTORY.
This simulation will give you the sense of what is needed for nations to industrialize. ​

Procedure:  


1. Students receive role cards.
2. Divide into four groups ( Group A, Group B, Group C, and Group D) based on the role cards and organize your countries.




Questions to keep in mind as you complete the simulation:


1. What were the four things that Country D had that no one else had?
2. Can you think of what each of the items stood for?
      a. paper symbolized....
      b. scissors and tape symbolized....
      c. students symbolized...
      d. fake money symbolized....

Supporting Video

​Turning Points in History - Industrial Revolution - YouTube from Aisar Ali Harri on Vimeo.

NEW LEARNING

The period of time between the1870s to 1900s is called the Gilded Age.
Go to http://www.nearpod.com/home.php and follow teacher instructions.
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​Guided Practice

Industrialization:  Good and Bad


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Independent Practice

Open the document below and read the passages.  For each passage decide whether or not the author believed big businessmen were more positive or negative for society.  Underline or highlight phrases that support your analysis.


Here is a copy of the cartoons and passages: 
politicalcartoonsindustrializationlesson1.doc

Close/Assess

1.In "Assignment - Industrialization," answer the task question using RAFT writing.




Industrialization in the Gilded Age RAFT

• Role - Magazine Reporter for Gilded Age Times
• Audience - readers of the magazine
• Format - editorial
• Task/Topic - In your opinion, were businessmen of the Gilded Age robber barons or captains of industry?

Businessmen were captains of industry/robber barons. For example, _________ should be praised/condemned because...


2. Revisit the Learning Target Student Self-Assessment and complete the post-assessment.

Teacher's Guide

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