So what's this Great Depression thing?
Before you explore what was going on that encouraged Steinbeck to write Of Mice and Men, look at this photo really closely...
1) Make a record of the tiny details that you notice and what these tell you. We'll talk about what you think afterwards.
2) Find out the real story behind Dorothea Lange's Migrant Mother - this is probably the most famous image of the Depression. The public reaction, and the woman's response to it, is itself really interesting.
1) Make a record of the tiny details that you notice and what these tell you. We'll talk about what you think afterwards.
2) Find out the real story behind Dorothea Lange's Migrant Mother - this is probably the most famous image of the Depression. The public reaction, and the woman's response to it, is itself really interesting.
Flipped classroom: find out about the Great Depression
Watch at least 2 videos - it will give you a really clear idea of how hard life was and what Steinbeck is forcing middle and upper class Americans to empathise with.
The Great Depression explained in 1 minute
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Quick and clear explanation in more detail
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Quick and clear explanation in more detail
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awesome documentary (40mins) if you're into history, great footage
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Survivors of the Great Depression tell their story with original footage. A lot of the speakers were children and teenagers during the Depression.
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