Victorian Time Period Research

Jigsaw Investigative Roles

A Christmas Carol

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson238/role_cards.html

Directions:

1. You will work with your group to investigate the Victorian time period.

2. You are responsible for your assigned role.
(History Expert, Fashion Expert, Etiquette Expert, Entertainment Expert)

3. Use the link above to locate information for your specifice role. If you want to use Google to locate more information, you can.

4. Take notes that deal with your specific question. You will have two days to
research and prepare to teach your group. One day will be to teach your group. You will have 15 minutes each person.

5. Teach your information to your group. It is your choice on how you present the information to your group.

6. You must take notes when others in your group present their roles. Keep your notes!

7. Be prepared for a small quiz on the information that you learned.

Assigned Roles and Questions:

History Expert:
What social conditions were of a concern during Dickens’ time?

Fashion Expert:
What fashions were in style for men, women, and children?

Etiquette Expert:
How were adults and children expected to behave?

Entertainment Expert:
What did children and adults do for fun?

Groups will present on November 10, 2011.