Yonnondio: From the Thirties Lesson Plan

Presentations: The Great Depression

Kind of Activity:

Group Work

Objective:

The students will use a multimedia presentation to give the novel's setting and events a historical context

Structure:

Presentation (25-30 minutes)

The groups will present their findings on their research topic.

Presentations should include:

· A narrative summary of the most important historical events of that period, as well as context to understand the contributing factors causing those events
· A timeline of significant events that occurred during the period
· At least one quote from a primary source (someone who was involved in or impacted by the events) about the topic
· At least five...