Do Whatcha Know!
Who is Malcolm X? What does he have to do with the Great Depression?
Intro to New Material
As a class, we’ll read the first 13 pages of Chapter 1 of The Autobiography of Malcolm X. As we read, jot down notes about his description of his Depression-era childhood.
Guided Practice
1. What historical ideas or figures in the reading do you recognize from previous classes?
2. How does Malcolm X talk about those ideas or figures?
3. Which of the four major causes of the Great Depression do you see present in the reading?
4. How does the Little family survive after Earl’s death?
Independent Practice
How accurate do you think Malcolm X’s depiction of his childhood is?
Do you think that the life of the Little family was a typical life during the Depression? Why?
Learning Log
What was life like during the Great Depression? What structures were in place to help people in financial trouble?
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