Ripples of the Great Depression: 1930s to today

In this lesson, students will gather information on aspects of the 1930s and the Great Depression including how they are linked to current issues and events, then create a presentation based on their findings and present it to the class. This lesson will help to build background knowledge for reading literature set in the 1930s and would be a good activity to complete prior to reading novels such as To Kill a Mockingbird. This activity will develop students' research skills including evaluating sources, note taking, and integrating information from multiple sources, as well as giving students opportunities to engage in expository writing and public speaking.
Resource ID#: 39344 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 9, 10
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 15 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Great Depression, research, informational text, nonfiction, main idea, central idea, presentations, speaking
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Unit/Lesson Sequence,  Assessment,  Project,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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