Instructor: Kyle Johnson Date: November 30th, 2012 Duration

have affected events and conditions in the past and present.

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   Use
   
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   Interpret
   
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   Construct
   
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   Apply
   

Bios and accomplishments for Cornelius Vanderbilt, JP Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, and John D. Rockefeller.

Printed faces for the above mentioned figures attached to sticks.

“Good Morrow America” Logo

Series “The Men Who Built America” by History Channel

Activities/ Procedures:

Previous Days:

1. 
   Spit students up into teams of four and choose a leader for their team, this person will later act out the teams person of interest.
   
2. 
   Have students read and annotate the biographies of Cornelius Vanderbilt, JP Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, and John D. Rockefeller.
   
3. 
   Watch and take notes on Episodes 1 (Vanderbilt), 2 (Rockefeller), and 5 (JP Morgan) of the series “The Men Who Built America.”
   
4. 
   For homework have students do a written dialogue between their assigned figure and any other teams figure on the importance of ruthlessness in business.
   

Activity Day:

1. 
   Have students come in and answer the Daily Writing Question, “What would your Titan tell this person?”
   

2. 
   Use popsicle sticks to call on students and formulate an initial discussion on the nature of these important men in American History.
   
3. 
   Have students get into groups and compile all notes onto a single sheet of paper.
   
4. 
   Staple or tape this piece of paper to the backside of the persons face, place a stick in the middle so the students can hold the Titan’s face in front of their own during the show.
   
5. 
   Began “Good Morrow America!” by having the four students representing the figures step outside and don their new personas (suit jackets can help with the overall feel of the characters if avaible)
   
6. 
   Teacher will don his/her own persona as the host of the morning show.
   
7. 
   Using sound bites found at http://www.instantsfun.es/reallife proceed with the introductions to the morning show.
   
8. 
   Guide “special guests” through questions including life, career, and thoughts on business.
   
9. 
   Reserve a time for questions from the audience.
   
10. 
    Have students ask questions to the impersonators.
    
11. 
    Conclude morning show
    
12. 
    Have students judge a character outside of their assigned person. Have them rate that person on accurately portraying the figures persona, using all the correct facts, and understanding the connections between the men.
    
13. 
    If time allows have students share one aspect of their person that made them successful.
    

Students will judge the contestants on their performances factoring in authenticity, factual information, and creativity in performance. If time allows have students share one aspect of their person that made them successful.