#Homeschool Lesson Plans/ Unit Study Al Capone

Welcome to our new #Homeschool Lesson Plan/ Unit Study Al Capone. Alphonse Gabriel Capone (/kəˈpoʊn/;^[1] January 17, 1899 – January 25, 1947), sometimes known by the nickname “Scarface”. An American gangster and businessman who attained notoriety during the Prohibition era as the co-founder and boss of the Chicago Outfit. His seven-year reign as a crime boss ended when he went to prison at the age of 33.

Reading Class:

Charlie will be reading through the Magazine above as well as this book The Dangerous AL CAPONE: The Full Story Of The Dangerous Al Capone, The Hero Of The Mafia and The Full Events Of Organized Crime in Chicago During Prohibition

The Dangerous AL CAPONE: The Full Story Of The Dangerous Al Capone, The Hero Of The Mafia and The Full Events Of Organized Crime in Chicago During Prohibition by [Saghiri] — Although much has been written about Al Capone, there has not been–until now–a complete history of organized crime in Chicago during Prohibition. This exhaustively researched book covers the entire period from 1899 to 1947. Author John J. Binder, a recognized authority on the history of organized crime in Chicago, discusses all the important bootlegging gangs in the city and the suburbs and also examines the other major rackets, such as prostitution, gambling, labor and business racketeering, and narcotics. A major focus is how the Capone gang — one of twelve major bootlegging mobs in Chicago at the start of Prohibition–gained a virtual monopoly over organized crime in northern Illinois and beyond. Binder also describes the fight by federal and local authorities, as well as citizens’ groups, against organized crime. In the process, he refutes numerous myths and misconceptions related to the Capone gang, other criminal groups, the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, and gangland killings. What emerges is a big picture of how Chicago’s underworld evolved during this period. This broad perspective goes well beyond Capone and specific acts of violence and brings to light what was happening elsewhere in Chicagoland and after Capone went to jail. Based on 25 years of research and using many previously unexplored sources, this fascinating account of a bloody and colorful era in Chicago history will become the definitive work on the subject.

Each day the student should be requested to read for 30 minutes a day. In their Reading Journals write down two facts they learned each day. On Friday they will turn these facts into a report which will be read out loud to the teacher.

Spelling Class: Each day as there reading the book in there Spelling Journal they are to write any words they didn’t know or that they stumbled on when reading the book. Monday: Include a definition for the words. This is what there Spelling Test will be on. Tuesday: The Spelling Words should be used in a Sentence. Wednesdays: turn your Spelling Words into a Story. Thursday: The students will have a Pre-Test. Write any of the words you miss 5 times each. Friday: Spelling Test and write any of the words you miss 10 times each and retake the test on Monday.

Math Class: Create a timeline of Al Capones life and using the years in the Timeline beginning with his life and ending with his Death create 5 Math problems for someone in your home to work out. Then have them create 5 math problems for you to work out. Each day of the week. Write the Math problems inside your Math Journal.

Music Class:

What type of Music was playing during this Era and find one Singer to do a Report on? Learn one of their songs from that era and perform the song for your parents.

Drama Class:

Search online for the style of clothes Al Capone wore and put on a Fashion Show by looking through your parents’ closet. Grandparents’ closets in they will let you. Or go on a #FieldTrip and visit a local Thrift Store for an outfit.

Art Class:

Create a collage of Al Capone’s life and include Fashion, Cars, Food and Music. Using any type of Art Medium you like to work with.

Cooking Class:

Look up the types of Food Al Capone liked to eat and prepare this meal for your parents. Make a notecard describing why you chose this recipe for your Guests. Write the Recipe on their Free Kids Recipe cards which will be turned into a Cookbook at the end of School.

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates