THE ROARING TWENTIES: A GLAMOROUS FILLED PARTY DECADE

1. THE ROARING TWENTIES: A GLAMOROUS FILLED PARTY DECADE

2. INTRODUCTION Welcome to The Roaring Twenties: A Glamorous Party-Filled Decade! You are part of a team that has been hired to explore the 1920's in order to plan a party representative of the decade for a wealthy writer and his friends.  You will be transported back in time to the roaring twenties in order to create your party.

3. THE TASK You have been hired to plan a party for author F. Scott Fitzgerald. You and your group must research different aspects of life in the 1920’s and plan a fun, and accurate party for Mr. Fitzgerald and his friends. The group that plans the best party will receive extra compensation (i.e. extra credit)

4. THE TASK - continued • Each group member will be required to research one topic and fill out the corresponding worksheet. • After all research is done, the group will come together to develop a powerpoint presentation describing their party plans. • Presentations must be 5-8 minutes and will be given on Thursday, September 26th

5. THE PROCESS Stage 1: • As a team, decide which team member will be responsible for each section of the research. The areas which need to be researched include: fashion, entertainment, dining/decorations, and interests.  •  You are not limited to the links that have been provided. Feel free to do some research on your own. Remember--not all sites are credible!

6. Fashion: Your job is to research the history of fashion in the 1920's. This includes men and women's clothing, accessories, hair styles, and facial hair styles. Feel free to include information that is not asked for on the fashion sheet. Fashion Worksheet Links Flappers and Fashion Hats and Hair Fashion History 1920-1930 Hats and Hair Fashion History 1920-1930 Flappers in the Roaring Twenties Beauty Beauty in the 1920's Roaring Twenties FASHION Fashion: • Your job is to research the history of fashion in the 1920's. This includes men and women's clothing, accessories, hair styles, and facial hair styles. Feel free to include information that is not asked for on the fashion sheet.

7. Your job is to research the different types of entertainment in the 1920's. This includes music, theater, sports, and film. Entertainment was a major part of the decade. If you would like to include more information than is required on the sheet, you are more than welcome to do so. Access your worksheet in the backpack under new assignments. Links: Music Roaring Twenties The Golden Age of Sports: A Roaring Replay of the 1920's Movies Entertainment List of 'years in film' ENTERTAINMENT

8. Your job is to research the different types of foods and decorations in the 1920's. This includes types of food, types of drinks, new foods, the way food was served,  and the ways in which people decorated their homes. You are not limited to only answering the questions on the sheet. Worksheet Links: Food Timeline: food history reference & research service New at the market, in the 20th century Flapper Décor Alcohol Prohibition Was A Failure Roaring Twenties DINING & DECORATION

9. Your job is to research the different interests of the people in the 1920's. This includes everything from games to the latest fads to slang terms. You are welcome to include more information than is required on the sheet. Worksheet Links: Crazyfads.com - 1920's fads Dance Marathons Article HistoryLink Essay: Dance Marathons of the 1920s and 1930s -- A Snapshot History Roaring Twenties TEXT: American Code Of Laws For Mah-Jongg - rec.games.mahjong | Google Groups INTERESTS

10. PROCESS Stage 2 • Now that you have completed your individual component, it is time to compile your information in the format of a poster or PowerPoint presentation. This poster/PowerPoint will be presented to the entire corporation to be voted upon before it is presented to Mr. Fitzgerald. Do remember that Mr. Fitzgerald is a wealthy man who enjoys excitement. Above all, this party must be modern (not 2007 modern, 1920's modern). Please include a list of activities that your guests might engage in, what they are to wear, which foods will be served, and the type of entertainment to be provided. Choose a date and time for your party--a Saturday evening party might be quite different from a Tuesday afternoon party.  Calendar - USA - 1924

11. PROCESS THE POWERPOINT MUST INCLUDE: • 15-20 images (photos, clip art, drawings, etc.) • description of each image chosen • date and time of the party • list of food items/menu (minimum of 3 appetizers, 3 main course options, and 3 desserts) • list of entertainment options (minimum of 3 items) • list of conversational tidbits (minimum of 5 items) • list of clothing/accessories to be worn (minimum of 6 items--3 for men, 3 for women) YOU MAY WORK TOGETHER TO COMPLETE THE LISTS

12. PROCESS Above all, be creative! Feel free to experiment with themes, symbols, colors, etc. The more unique, the better because Mr. Fitzgerald wants many options available to him. If you would like to bring in food samples, clothing samples, engage in a small demonstration, etc., run it past me first. Have fun and be creative!

13. PROCESS Stage 3 • You are now ready to prepare your presentation. You are trying to persuade your colleagues to vote for your presentation. Getting colleagues to vote for you means more business for you and your team and the potential to receive additional compensation from the boss. Your presentation should be brief: you only have four to five minutes to present your powerpoint to the other teams; make sure you are concise and use appropriate word choice. Be sure to rehearse the presentation before you get up in front of your colleagues; you do not want to make a complete fool out of yourself unless you know it will enhance your presentation. Good Luck!