ZoomIn Depression Era Understanding Goal We make inferences

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Zoom-In: Depression Era Understanding Goal: We make inferences and predictions based on the available

Zoom-In: Depression Era Understanding Goal: We make inferences and predictions based on the available clues and our background knowledge. Investigative Question: What inferences can we make about the hardships of the Great Depression in different areas of the United States?

Inferring Clues + Background Knowledge = Inferring

Inferring Clues + Background Knowledge = Inferring

Describe the clues you see in the picture.

Describe the clues you see in the picture.

Add more clues to your list. Using your background knowledge, what can you tell

Add more clues to your list. Using your background knowledge, what can you tell about this picture?

Look carefully at the person in the picture. Describe his action, manner, clothes, or

Look carefully at the person in the picture. Describe his action, manner, clothes, or other character trait that comes to mind.

Describe the details that confirm or change your original prediction. Using your clues and

Describe the details that confirm or change your original prediction. Using your clues and knowledge, what can you infer about the time period and action of this photograph. Tell a partner.

Gottscho, S. H. (1933). New York City views, Houston St. Junk markets I. Library

Gottscho, S. H. (1933). New York City views, Houston St. Junk markets I. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs, Gottscho. Schleisner Collection

What will we investigate during our study of the Great Depression? The Dust Bowl

What will we investigate during our study of the Great Depression? The Dust Bowl Life was hard for farmers because of overproduction and drought. Out of the Dust By Karen Hesse

Life was hard in the everywhere because of massive unemployment. Song of the Trees

Life was hard in the everywhere because of massive unemployment. Song of the Trees by Mildred Taylor

We will learn what the Government did to try to help! A Letter to

We will learn what the Government did to try to help! A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt by C. Coco de Young