To review...
Yesterday we examined primary sources to obtain more background information about the Great Depression. Today we will look at a picture from the Dustbowl. Be prepared to talk about the things you 1)Observed, 2)Reflected About, 3)Questions that arose.
Heavy black clouds of dust rising over the Texas Panhandle, Texas
Imagine you were a farmer living in the area of the photograph.
-How would you feel?
-What are you thinking?
-Where is your family?
-What is your plan?
Imagine you were a farmer living in the area of the photograph.
-How would you feel?
-What are you thinking?
-Where is your family?
-What is your plan?
Analyzing a Poem written in the Great Depression Era
Check out this poem entitled "I'd Rather Not Be on Relief"
We will read the poem together as a whole group and discuss before you begin to analyze with a small group.
Use this analysis graphic organizer to help you critically look at the poem.
Poetry Analysis Worksheet
We will read the poem together as a whole group and discuss before you begin to analyze with a small group.
Use this analysis graphic organizer to help you critically look at the poem.
Poetry Analysis Worksheet