Read Chapter 8, section 4 in preparation for this assignment.
TURN OF THE CENTURY Leisure Weekend (1880-1910)
Imagine you live in a major city (New York or Chicago) around the turn of the century and you have a relative coming to visit you for a week from a rural area. Your guest would like to spend the week doing leisurely activities.
Using the information in chapter 8:4 of your textbook as a guide, you will write a letter describing the leisurely week.
You must plan to participate in the following activities with your relative:
An Amusement Park (Coney Island or Columbian Exposition)
An Outdoor Activity (Bicycling or Tennis)
A Spectator Sport (Baseball or Boxing)
A Vaudeville Show or the Circus
A Motion Picture
Shopping at a Department Store
You will be writing a letter to your relatives explaining to them what they can expect during their stay. The letter must include a detailed explanation of the activities that you have planned for them. With accurate historical names and locations.
Please write your letter in the response box below.