STEP TWO: Working alone or with a partner, browse through the different galleries again to get a sense of who made the 1920s roar. While browsing, you might link to the African American Odyssey Exhibit at the Library of Congress. When you get to this page, scroll down until you find the name you are looking for!

1920s Galleries

STEP THREE: Choose the person from the 1920s who most interests you. Complete the Research Request Form, and get it approved by your teacher.

STEP FIVE: Complete one of the graphic organizers to summarize your research.

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STEP SIX: Write a one-page descriptive essay about your historical figure. Your essay will need to inform the reader about your historical figure's life, and must describe how he or she contributed to the changes in the 1920s. Your teacher will give you more directions for writing.

STEP SEVEN: Prepare to portray your historical figure at a Dinner Party. You will be expected to introduce yourself, answer questions, and participate, in character, in a discussion of the question: "Did the 1920s really roar?"

During the after-dinner entertainment, you will have the opportunity to showcase your historical figure's talents. For example, if you are portraying Louis Armstrong, you may choose to perform one of his songs on trumpet. If you are portraying Jacob Lawrence, for example, you may display a collection of your favorite paintings of his, or you may choose to create your own paintings in his style.