Thursday, November 17th - Tuesday, November 22nd, 2005
The Grapes of Wrath
OBJECTIVE
Students shall be able to
explain the reasons for the economic dislocations of the dust bowl era,
discuss the epistemological changes in the United States in the early 20th century,
discuss the effect of the epistemological changes in the early 20th century on the public policy of the United States,
explain the relationship between the literature of the United States and the economic history of the time.
ACTIVITIES
Students shall take notes about the epistemological shift in 20th century America.
Students shall view The Grapes of Wrath. Discuss.
Students shall respond to the viewing guide for The Grapes of Wrath.
Assignment:
Take notes about the epistemological shift in 20th century America.
[Note: the diagram contains the notes that you should have. Since it is an image, you can print it out by right-clicking on it and choosing print. Then place the printout in your notebook on the right side.]Watch The Grapes of Wrath. [Click here for info about the movie.]
Complete the viewing guide for The Grapes of Wrath. [Word file or PDF file]
Complete the dialogue identification for The Grapes of Wrath. [Word file or PDF file]
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
Monitor and adjust as necessary. Check student work in the notebook.
TEKS involved: 2A, 2B, 4A, 5A, 7A, 8A, 8B, 10A, 10B, 12A, 12B, 15A, 15B, 16A, 19A, 19B, 20A, 21A, 21B, 23A, 23D, 23E, 24A. 24B, 24C, 24D, 26C, 27B