About This Lesson
NBCT
Students will identify broad goals of the Progressives and the types of people drawn to this
movement; students will discuss the problems that drinking can pose in a modern society; students will
be introduced to various methods of persuasion and discuss which seems more effective; primary
sources from 1900 Alabama and students will analyze for both persuasive and historical points; lesson
will culminate with students creating an ‘ad’ to persuade the public not to drink/support the temperance
movement
This lesson includes a rubric and clear instructions. It does not give the name of the textbook used in the lesson, however. If you are looking for a lesson on The Temperance Movement that allows students to analyze material and work in groups, this is a good option.