Meeting of the Minds
What would they say?
What would they think?
Take on the Persona of a Historical Figure-
You will be responsible for knowing enough information and background to one of the following figures.
You will participate in a simulation/role play.
In character you will participate in a discussion on important topics from the period of industrialization and the Progressive movement.
Period 1 / Period 3 / Per 51. Cornelius Vanderbilt / J.J. C.
2. Rockefeller / Andy M. / Crystal F.
3. Henry Ford / Milan Z. / Robby E. / Preston D.
4. Horatio Alger / Jessie C. / Scott W.
5. Jane Addams / Lara H. / Valerie A.
6. Jacob Riis / Miguel / Tracy M.
7. Boss Tweed / Brennan B. / Randy E.
8. Nativist / Joe Y. / Jack M. / Jonathan R.
9. Samuel Gompers / Erica P.
10. Eugene V. Debs / Olivia M / Ryan S. / Phillip V.
11. New Immigrant / Nick W. / Armin K.
12. Susan B. Anthony / Jessica M. / Xia B.
13. Theodore Roosevelt / Mark S. / Ariel N. / Natasha
14. Hiram Johnson / Julio V.
15. Booker T. Washington / Kayla M. / Devyn B. / Christian S.
16. W.E.B. DuBois / Winnie R.
17. African American / Jan G. / Thor J. / Brandon Z.
Participants need to:
Prepare a monologue/opening statement 1-2 minutes that summarizes characters outlook on the time period.
Prepare notes that may help you with the discussion.
Find a picture that will help
Audience needs to:
Review all of the items- make short list of information for each character-
Who are they?
What did they do that was significant?
What should we know about them?
Meeting of the Minds Evaluation Rubric
Evaluate participants according to the following, make notes to offer feedback.
Highlight positive and negative aspects of presentation
Participant: ______
Think about the following:
o Accurate
o Thorough
o Uses Socratic Seminar Language
o Prepared with notes
o Does not read presentation
o Poses appropriate questions effectively
o Responds knowledgeably and accurately to questions
o Actively participates in discussion
o Listens attentively, follows the conversations
o Does not talk too much
Positive / Negative