Good morning,

Today we are going to continue to look at the time period of the 1920s. I have something very cool I want you to read today, but before we get to that I want you to talk. You will be placed in groups of three.

1. "Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new." -Thoreau

Questions to discuss with your group:

What did Thoreau mean?

What was he talking about?

Is this only about clothing?

2. Look carefully at this picture of a woman. It was taken about 1900. Your discussion questions are below the woman.

Questions to discuss with your group:
What can you tell about her from her clothing and hairstyle?

How old do you think she is? Would you say she follows the rules?

Flash forward 25 years; the woman has a daughter. What do you think her daughter would be like?

Reading: A Flapper's Appeal to Parents Read on your own or take turns, but everyone needs to have their own answers in their English Journal.

1. What genre is this?

2. What is her point?

3. What advice does she give to parents?

4. What surprised you?

5. Can you make any personal connections to her point?