10 min. Introduction to Teddy Roosevelt Daily Goals Introduce Campaign Poster Project

Daily Goals Content: – We will learn about the life and career of President Theodore Roosevelt – We will learn about his accomplishments as president – We will learn how he became a champion of the Progressive Movement Literacy: – We will work in groups of three to collect information about TR – Our groups will create campaign posters to display our research Social: – We will work together in our groups – Everyone will take their turn reading – Everyone will contribute to the campaign poster

President Theodore Roosevelt “Teddy” “TR”

President Theodore Roosevelt

Rough Riders

Can’t get rid of him…

Soft as a Teddy Bear…

“Tread lightly, and carry a big stick.”

Campaign Poster! Teddy ran for re- election in Our class has been recruited to help him with his presidential campaign!

Campaign Poster! You will be working in groups of three to create a presidential campaign poster to get Teddy Roosevelt elected.

Campaign Poster! Materials: – Today’s reading about TR – Today’s worksheet about TR – Poster – Supply box – Your creativity

Campaign Poster! Requirements: – Neat, creative, colorful – Goal: Make us want to vote for TR! – Life experiences – What he believes about government – Accomplishments as President – Use and define key terms from reading, such as “Trustbusting,” “Square Deal,” and “Pure Food and Drug Act”

Campaign Poster! Grading: – Required content (4-1) – Labels (4-1) – Graphics/Drawings (4-1) – Attractiveness (4-1) – Grammar (4-1)

Campaign Poster! Award: – Class will vote for favorite – Mr. Kelly will vote for favorite – Scores will be combined to determine winner – Winner will have their lowest quiz score dropped.

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