Building Background
Close Read
​We are going to participate in a close read today as we learn more about the Great Depression. The Book, Bud, Not Buddy takes place in this time period. 
Comprehension Questions 
  • Who was president when the Great Depression started?
  • What was considered the main cause?
  • What date did this happen?
  • What was this date called?
  • When people lost their homes, what did they call the places where they ended up living?
  • What did they call jack rabbits?
  • What did they call broken down cars?​