2.     Do not stop to discuss, judge or answer the questions

3.     Write down every question exactly as it first comes to mind

4.     Change any statements into a question

Advantage of both open and closed ended questions.
The advantages of my open ended questions are I can learn more about the time period and customs of the 1920's. I can also learn more about the Jazz and music that was being created. Close ended questions are very informative. However, they do give you minimal detail which is an issue for me in some cases. 

Step 5

1. Why is there a frame that divides the mural?
2. Why did the artist illustrate circus people and trapeze artists?
3. What are the Jazz musicians playing for?

Rational and reflection
 I chose my three questions because I would like to learn more about the culture of the 1920's. I would like to dive into the artistic time period associated with it as well.

Step 6

For a deeper understanding I would probably watch an educational video about the music of the 1920's. I would also probably observe different paintings from the time period. I think I would also research common entertainment from the 1920's.

After observing this painting I can infer that the 1920's were a very lively time. The picture is teeming with smiles and excitement. I observed that the music during the 1920's seems to be very classical due to the men in suits. The 1920's looked like a very extravagant time to be alive. 

Step 7

1. I learned that the roaring twenties was a time to be celebrating and living in complete luxury for the people illustrated in the picture.
2. I learned that there is more to paintings than what the naked eye can see alone. 
3. I am wondering what elements the artist took into consideration when illustrating this work of art.

2. Why were people always partying? O

3.Was it really like in the 1920s?O

4.Did everyone love Jazz?C

5.Did people smoke a lot as well as drink?C

6.Were people overly happy because of the win of the war?C

7.Did people enjoy dancing with each other?C

8.Was everyone as free whiling as it looks in the 1920s? C

9.Were the 1920s a lot of fun?C

10.Were people having so much fun out of celebration?C

11. Did couples always dance with each other? C

I changed number 10 and number 2.

The advantage of my open ended questions are I can learn more about how the 1920s really were. The disadvantage is that it is not as strait forward answer and a Closed answer. The Advantage of closed answer questions is I can get a more to the point answer than open answer, but it will not give me as much detail.
Step 5

Rational and Reflection
The reason I chose these three questions is because I am most curious about the answers. I am curious about what the 1920s were really like. I have an idea but I want better knowledge.

Step 6
If I was going to answer my questions right now I would watch a couple documentaries, read The Great Gatsby and other books and articles about the 1920s, so i would know I could answer them with  the most I know about the roaring twenties.
Step 6-A

I can tell that there was a lot of excitement in the roaring twenties. I can tell this by the amount of partying, dancing, drinking, smoking, and plays. It looked like people were all having a lot of fun and didn't really have much to worry about because they thought nothing could be bad especially after the world war.
Step 7
1. I learned that the roaring twenties were probably as exiting as it seems but it always has it downfall. I also learned that a picture can represent a lot of things about a particular topic. 
2. I learned this by analyzing the picture and creating questions by looking at the picture. 
3. I am wondering why people were so happy with celebration and excitement during the 1920s and how much it affected the downfall of America. 

Step 4
One advantage for open ended questions is that you can talk about it and debate it which can lead to a more accurate answer. You can also say more so you have a better idea of the question being asked. An advantage for close ended questions is that you have a definitive answer so you can be more confident in your response.

Step 5

Rationale and Reflection
I chose these questions because I dont know much about the 20s and Jazz era and would like to learn more. I am also interested in the clothing worn back then and you can get an idea from it in the painting.
Step 6
For a further explanation, I would research the artist of the painting. Researching him can lead to more information about the 20s and help me understand the painting more

Based on the painting, I can tell the 20s were a very happy and festive time. Everybody appears to be happy in the picture. I can also infer that music was very important back then because I can see a lot of people dancing and singing. You can also see what appears to be a movie theater or a play, which must've been very popular back then.

Step 7
1.  I learned that the 20s must of been a very fun time to live in. The picture depicts happiness and music which are great to have in a society. You can learn so much from just one painting

2. I learned it by looking and analyzing the painting. Creating questions also helps you learn more

3. I am wondering about how long this happiness lasted for, and what happened for it to change. I am also wondering how life was for the poor, because the people in the picture appear to be rich.

Step 5
1. Who are the people in the painting, are they important?
2. What kind of music is playing in the back ground?
3. What are the people talking about in the painting?
"Rational and reflection"
I choose these questions because I think that it is important to understand the backstory of the painting.

Step 6
I could look into the authors background and see if he had any special connections with anyone in the painting maybe he drew that person because the were great friends.

The first thing I could do is to look in to the artist background information to see if anyone in the painting is of significance to him. If not the next thing I could do is look for historical figures. I could find out about the authors favorite music and that possibly could have been playing in the background. For the last question I could find the artists interest and the people in the painting could be talking about that. 
step 7  

I learned that the 20's was not just jazz it also had many different things to do. 
I learned it through videos. 
where the artist is now.



  

2. Why is he painting about the twenties? - O

3. Why are they people dancing? - C

4. Who are these people? - C

5. What is he trying to illustrate? - O

6. What are the people doing in the painting? - C

7. What inspired Benton to paint this? - O

8. What is the purpose of the mural? - C

9. What is the music genre of this time? - C

Open to Close/Close to Open
9. How does the music genre of this time effect how he illustrates the mural? - O
7. Who inspired Benton to paint this? - C
Think
The advantages of writing open ended questions is that it can get more information out of a response. The disadvantage is that it might not be the right way to approach something where as a closed question might be better in the situation. The advantages of a closed question is that it gets strait to the point and answers the question directly.
Step 5

Rationale and Reflection
I chose these questions because out of the questions I've asked, I feel these are the most important. In my opinion I think that open ended questions will give me more information and that is what I want in this scenario because I don't know much about the roaring twenties or the mural.
Step 6
If I were to further investigate I would probably ask what the conflict was about in our country. The wealth brought us happiness that the country was doing good economically but it was really just a time of figuring things out. Everyone started to act the same, listen to the same music, and this brought hatred in our country.
Step 6 - A
Based on Benton's painting I can conclude that the roaring twenties was a time of new fashion, new styles, new music, and a new way of life. It brought people together and into the cities.
Step 7
1. I learned that the roaring twenties was not a time of prosperity, but a time of civil reform. There was people angry with others because of their rights or because of the fact they shared the same views.
2. I learned it mostly from research. The painting was a little hard to break apart and understand, but the research let me put all the pieces together.
3. I am wondering how the women prospered from this because this is during a time of when they did not have the rights that a male did. I wonder if they prospered the same as the other Americans did.

Step 4:
Open ended questions are much more in depth and make it easier to start a deep conversation about the topic. Closed ended are not very in depth at all by just being yes or no

Step 4 Advantage/Disadvantage
Closed ended questions have a definitive answer and are more fact driven. This can be both an advantage and disadvantage, obtaining accurate information but not allowing interpretation. Open ended questions allow a conversation to happen. They allow opinions and the opportunity to see things differently.

Step 5
1. Why are those wearing red larger than the others in the painting?

2. What is the significance of the circus?

3. Why is there a family included in this picture?

Reflection & Rationale
I chose these three questions because they were the ones I was most curious about. There is a lot going on in this painting and I'm looking to see what each section means.

Step 6
I would research artwork from the 1920's and this artists in particular. I would also research lifestyles in the 20's and maybe talk to some people who were  around back then.

Step 6A
Based upon this painting, I can tell a lot was going on in the roaring 20's. Entertainment of all types seemed to be extremely popular. Smoking, drinking, dancing, theater, circus and family time are all depicted in this picture. Most of the people in this painting seem happy.

Step 7
1. I learned that there was a lot going on in the 20's. The time seemed to be lively. It also seemed to be an age of development.

2. I learned this by looking at each section of the painting. Breaking down each little story being told.

3. I am wondering what life must have been like back in the 20's.

If I were to further investigate I would research the 1920's and also look up who Benton is. I would watch some documentaries.
Step 6 - A
Based on Benton's painting I can conclude that the Roaring Twenties was a time where people like to dance and party it was also a time where people liked to listen to music and it was a time of new fashion.
Step 7 
1. The Roaring Twenties was a decade of economic growth and widespread prosperity. People liked to party dance and listen to music.
2. I learned by analyzing the picture and doing research.
3. I am wondering if all the economical growth and happiness in the in the Roaring Twenties created the downfall of America.

Step 4: 
Open ended questions are leave room for much deeper answers and more room for conversation. Closed ended questions don’t allow for the person answering to give there personal thoughts and when u obtain a lot of answers of an open ended question, you will be able to see all of the differences in the answers. 

Step 5:

What was different about that time period? 
How has time changed? 
Who were the most influential people of that time?


I think that these questions are so important because they show how we have grown as humans and how life has changed throughout the decades.

Step 6
Some ways I could go about looking into these questions is lots of research and readings. I don’t believe that these would take much time to find the answers to. 

6a
From the painting I get the idea that the 20s were a very fun time and a lot of people were quite happy. I see lots of dancing so I can only assume this period had a lot of music. But one thing I did notice was that the image was not diverse. From my knowledge and from what I see in the image, I think that this time was very tough for many of the minorities in the US.


Step 7:
I learned that there are more ways to get information than just reading and videos by looking at the painting and coming to conclusions about the time period. I am still wondering, who did people look up to at the time. Who were their idols or celebrities?

step 4 closed/open

What story does this tell? O
Is there a message behind this painting? C

The advantage of closed questions is that they are easier and faster to respond to. You can compare them more easily with your peers. Easier to understand the answers.

The advantage of open-ended questions is that you can let your mind flow with the answer you would like to answer with. You can try to persuade the person into thinking that you have a very good response. There is an unlimited amount of answers that could be correct.

part 5

1. What story does this tell?
2. Why does the lady wear only red?
3. When was this picture drawn?

Rationale and Reflection
I picked these questions because they all seem very important. The story behind this picture may be very interesting. There could be a reason behind why the woman only wears the color red, maybe a popular color back then. The time that this picture was drawn could have a big impact.

Step 6
I could look further into the author's back story. I could also do research on the painting itself. '

6-A

I can see that the "Roaring Twenties" must have been a fun time period. It looks like new things were starting to pick up. It looked like the time of the youth and how they were starting to grow.

step 7
1. I learned that the twenties were a very lively time. people were having fun and lots of high fashion. 
2. I learned this through the great painting that Benton drew. 
3. I'm starting to wonder about how people thought during the twenties since you can't really tell from a painting.