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Women's History Month
March is a time when we stop and reflect upon the contributions of women to our society and
history. As part of our reflection, we want to oberve and contemplate the journey women have struggled through to gain a
greater voice and role in our society. Slowly, Americans worked at changing the founding fathers' words from "All
men are created equal" to "All people are created equal"!
During the month of March, we
have planned several activities to help our students grow in their understanding of the contributions made
by women to our society. We will also focus on their struggle to gain a political voice.
Parent Letter
March 1, 2005
Dear Parents/Guardians:
In honor and acknowledgement of the contribution of women to our society
and the struggles they endured to gain a political voice, several activities have been planned for this month.
FIRST, we will begin
our study with the presentation Iron Jawed
Angels.
Iron Jawed Angels is the story of the women's sufferage movement.
During this difficult time, many women throughout our country stood up for their beliefs and endured great hardships and personal
costs. Students will complete a brief reflection assignment after viewing the
program.
SECOND, as part of our study, students will research one important woman and write a public service announcement
(50 points - 25 written announcement,
25 oral presentation). Your announcement
should briefly describe the contributions, accomplishments, and anything that you feel is noteworthy about the individual.
Also, you need to explain why you selected that individual. You
will present this individual to your homeroom as an oral presentation. Your
oral presentation will be evaluated in the following areas:
* audible (can all hear and
understand you?)
* expressive (do you speak with expression, fluency, and intonation?)
* eye contact (do you make eye contact with the audience?)
* organized (do you show evidence of organization and planning?)
* time (do you speak for the correct amount of time?)
THIRD, students will conduct two interviews (75
points - 25 points for questions, 25 points for each essay). You need to interview two women -- one must be 65 or older, the other between 40 and 64. Your first step is to develop the questions you want to ask each interviewee. Your
questions should cover the person’s way of life, their opportunities, and their aspirations.
After the interview,
you need to write a short narrative essay on each interview.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 215-943-0360 during
school hours.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Lea Barr
Kristin Cressman
Jackie Gordon
Steve Simons
Ronnie Smith
Cc: Mrs. Kelly, Principal
Movie Permission Slip
The Explorers
Team 7-1
Carl Sandburg
Middle School
30
Harmony Road
Levittown,
PA
19056
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
MOVIE PERMISSION FORM:
Iron Jawed Angels
"Iron Jawed
Angels" (2004, HBO Films)
Rated NR
Tagline:
1912-1919.
Synopsis:
The film is about suffragist Alice Paul who,
with fellow suffragist Lucy Burns, was a turn-of-the-last-century radical whose efforts to win voting rights for women led
to imprisonment.
I, the legal parent/guardian
of ____________________________________, have decided:
Student Name
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to view the program
Iron Jawed Angels
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NO
I do not give permission
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to view the program
Iron Jawed Angels
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__________ ___________________________
Date
Parent/Guardian Signature
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