Zoom-In: Depression Era

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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?

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Inferring

• Clues Background Knowledge
• Inferring

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Describe the clues you see in the picture.
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Add more clues to your list. Using your
background knowledge, what can you tell about
this picture?
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Look carefully at the person in the
picture. Describe his action, mannerism,
clothes, or other character trait that comes to
mind.
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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.
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Gottscho, S. H. (1933). New York City views,
Houston St. Junk markets I. Library of
Congress Prints Photographs, Gottscho-Schleisne
r Collection