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Introduction Task Purpose Resources Evaluation Conclusion

Hoover and the Depression, 1929-1933. Welcome back, but this isn’t a picnic. . Introduction Task Purpose Resources Evaluation Conclusion. Introduction. Task 1 Let’s find out about Herbert Hoover, “ Hooverisms ”, and life during the Great Depression

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Introduction Task Purpose Resources Evaluation Conclusion

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  1. Hoover and the Depression, 1929-1933 Welcome back, but this isn’t a picnic. Introduction Task Purpose Resources Evaluation Conclusion

  2. Introduction Task 1 Let’s find out about Herbert Hoover, “Hooverisms”, and life during the Great Depression President Hoover (1929-1933) was blamed for being uninvolved and uncaring about the suffering of the US people. As such names came up which are a little sarcastic in nature. Keep Going>> Return Home

  3. Task 1 • Task 1a: Identify what each of the following Hooverisms means. • Hoover hog, Hoover Flag, Hoover blanket, Hoover car, Hoover flush, Hoover Shoes, Hooverville. • Write down their definitions on the handout given to you • Task 1b: create (write) a 1 page story with conversation (like a novel) between 2 people that uses at least 5 of the terms correctly. • Who are you? You are a person living sometime during Hoover’s presidency. You are a poor & unemployed man or woman, of any nationality. • You can write it in first or third person. • Topic – anything you want that makes sense to the time period and Great Depression • You will turn in both the Hooverism handout with the written conversation. • Bonus – find a photograph of a Hooverville and insert into your typed product or glue to your handwritten product. • Hoover Slang http://xroads.virginia.edu/~MA04/hess/Slang/Hooverisms.html Keep Going>> Return Home

  4. Process Use the websites for the Hooverisms to find the definitions. http://xroads.virginia.edu/~MA04/hess/Slang/Hooverisms.html Work alone or with a partner to create your story with conversation. Hooverism sheet and the conversation are due by Wed 11/17/10 You may turn in the above earlier than the due date. You will present your conversations in class (read aloud) The final writeup must be typed or neatly written in blue or black ink. Keep Going>> Return Home

  5. Resources Hoover Slang http://xroads.virginia.edu/~MA04/hess/Slang/Hooverisms.html 1930s Slang http://xroads.virginia.edu/~ma04/hess/Slang/depression.html Keep Going>> Return Home

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  7. Conclusion Congratulations…you’re now an expert in Hoover Slang of the 1930s! Remember, “Prosperity is just around the corner!” Turn in must be done by 11/17/10 Keep Going>> Return Home

  8. Hmm...no work here, buddy. Move along. “You don’t belong ‘round these parts, feller. You might be lost. Better click on the fella above to get out of here.

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