Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Great Depression - 4


1. Discuss Hoover's Response to the Depression Activity

2. Listen to We'd Like to Thank You Herbert Hoover  from the musical Annie. - Lyrics located on Schoology

3.  270 to Win 

4. Marathon Writing

Choose one of the following questions to write about:
  • How important is money?
  • What are you willing to do to support your family?
  • What is the worst job you have ever had? or would ever take?
  • How would imagine life to be as part of the upper, middle, or lower class?

5. Share with partner
 Take turns reading out loud what each of you wrote.

6. Discuss responses as class.

Point of View - Impact of the Depression
The Depression changed the lives of millions, uprooting many from their homes and separating families. However, many Americans barely noticed a difference, Those already poor had little to lose, while some people remained wealthy, having not relied heavily on stocks. Meanwhile, many people had jobs producing basic goods and services that were still in demand. 

7. Complete inference chart with partner.

HW : Complete Inference Chart 


The U.S. Senate has opened an impeachment trial for President Donald Trump. A mysterious virus has surfaced in China, and health officials worldwide are on guard. New studies support the idea of less screen time and more reading time for young children. And a candy company constructs a colossal, caloric confection.