We just finished reading, "Bud, Not Buddy" in reading class. The time period of this novel is during the great depression, we learn about a young boy named Bud that struggles during this time not only with money but also to find a family. Many people struggled during this time. Today, we are going to read and learn more about others who tell their stories during this time period.
We will listen to NPR stories: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97468008
Next, we will read: http://1930.mrdonn.org/SharingMemories.html
When finished you will compare and contrast the experiences of these people during the great depression. What did they have in common? What difference did they have during this time? What did you learn about the Great Depression in United States? How was life different then compared to now?
We will listen to NPR stories: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97468008
Next, we will read: http://1930.mrdonn.org/SharingMemories.html
When finished you will compare and contrast the experiences of these people during the great depression. What did they have in common? What difference did they have during this time? What did you learn about the Great Depression in United States? How was life different then compared to now?