Writing+Activities

Narrative: After looking through and reading these books on the1930s and the Great Depression, think about how different life is today. Look back at your comprehension activities and your graphic organizers to help you brainstorm ideas. Write a 3 paragraph narrative titled: A Day in the Life of. You may choose to write about a child of the Great Depression, a farmer, a factory worker, a musician, or anyone else mentioned in these books. Put yourself in their shoes for one day, and provide as many details as possible.

Persuasive: Several of these books mentioned the New Deal. The New Deal was introduced by FDR with hopes that it would improve the economy of the United States during the 1930s. Your assignment is to write a R.A.F.T. speech persuading Americans about the New Deal. R (role) – President Franklin Roosevelt A (audience) – American citizens F (format) – 3 minute speech T (task) – How the New Deal will help them

Expository: Write to tell me what happened during the Great Depression. In your writing, you may use any of the books in the text set along with any of your graphic organizers. Questions you must answer in your writing include:
 * Who did the Great Depression effect?
 * What was the main cause of the Great Depression?
 * What were some events that took place during the Great Depression? What was it like to live during the Great Depression? Give me at least three true events (i.e. rationing, unemployment, etc.)
 * When did the Great Depression occur?
 * Where did the Great Depression take place?
 * Why was it called the Great Depression?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">How did the Great Depression end?