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Gangs of New York takes place in New York City during the crescendo of the 1863 Civil War Draft Riots. Choose from four Lesson Plans highlighting this time period. Film: Gangs of New York English Street Slang Many languages were spoken depending on which country the person hailed from, but in a unity-among-thieves fashion, dialects such as New York City street slang were born. Explore slang with the help of Gangs of New York. Worksheet Excerpt From The Secret Language of Crime: The Rogue's Lexicon History & GovernmentGang Warfare - Then & Now Research the history of gang warfare in America versus present day gangs in the states. Where Did You Come From? Immigration in the U.S. The Goal of the Where did you come from? Lesson Plan is to have each student pick a relative they would like to learn more about. The Irish Potato Famine - Gangs of New York This Lesson Plan will focus on how the world’s current events effect America’s immigration numbers. WorksheetsIrish Potato Famine: 1846-1850Extras The Irish in America - Suggested Films Use these suggested films to explore the Irish in America, both past and present. Gangs of New York - Suggested Book List This is a supplemental resource for the Gangs of New York Lesson Plan. Gangs of New York - Internet Resources This is a supplemental resource for the Gangs of New York Lesson Plan. © Copyright 2003 by ClassBrain.com |
