1. Good Morning!
Bell Work: Add key words, phrases, ideas or topics regarding the Reconstruction Era on the white board in the back of the room.
Homework: Create your own essential question by following the directions on this ppt.

2. Learning Target
I will be able to write my own essential question by categorizing historical events.

3. Use the following handout to complete the work assigned

4. Key Vocabulary-5 Ideals
Equality-the state of being equal or the same in value, ability, or rank
Rights- the legal and acceptable opportunities attained by all humans
Liberty- the ability to be free from external rule
Opportunity- a situation or condition favorable for attainment of a goal.
Democracy-A government for the people, by the people
All of these ideas are outlined and included in what important American document?

5. Why does Reconstruction Fail?
List 3 policies established during Reconstruction meant to give African Americans new and equal opportunities?
Do you believe the policies established during Reconstruction ensured equality and opportunities for all?
Watch the video, and list 5 clues to help you understand why Reconstruction failed.

7. Activity- Use the handout
You will have a chance to categorize positive efforts to further the ideals of…
Equality
Rights
Liberty
Opportunity
Democracy
Follow the instructions and work with 1 partner from a different table.

8. Challenge #1
Step 1, with your partner, create a timeline on the table with the following cards I give you.
Which event occurred first?

9. Challenge #2
Rank five key events from the timeline, 1 (the highest) to 5 (the lowest) according to how much they helped advance the five ideals listed.
Equality
Rights
Liberty
Opportunity
Democracy
Record at least two pieces of analysis to explain your thinking and argument.

10. Challenge #3
On your own, choose 5 key events from your timeline which halted the progress of
Equality
Rights
Liberty
Opportunity
Democracy
List these events on your handout and explain why for 2 of the 5
Develop your own Essential Question based on your ideas and discussions in class.
See the next slide for help writing an essential question. The title of the next slide is also a hyperlink to the youtube video.

11. How to write an Essential Question
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How to write an Essential Question

12. Now write your essential question.