First, fourth, and sixth periods took a look at the Great Depression as represented in two songs. We’re trying to activate prior knowledge and add new knowledge about the Depression so that Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings makes more sense.

Second period finished up the book.

Homework

• Second period: none (quizzes online).
• First period:
  • Letter from African American girl living in the Depression;
  • Read the excerpt from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (462 ff).
• Fourth, and sixth periods: letter from African American girl living in the Depression;