Overview: You will pretend to be a child living during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl. In your journal, you are to write about how the events of the Great Depression and Dust Bowl are affecting you and your family's lives. Make sure that you describe what life is like and what your thoughts and feelings are about having to live through these big events.
Your journal should include information or details about how the economic situation of the Great Depression and the environmental catastrophe (disaster) of the Dust Bowl affected the life of an ordinary American, in this case, an American child.
Directions:
You will be a child growing up during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl.
(Remember, your journal or diary must be based on factual things that were going on
at the time.)
Include the following information within your journal:
Male or Female Child
Age
Family Details -- only child or from a large family?
Live in a rural area in a very small town, on a farm, or in an urban area?
Daily details about what living your life is like during the Great Depression and/or
Dust Bowl
Worries or concerns that you and your family would have
(CAN SOMEONE HELP ME WITH THIS PLEASE I NEED THIS AND MT GRADE WILL GO UP PLEASE SOMONE HELP ME
The directions are very clear. Is there something you don't understand?
Use your imagination, and dive in. If you want someone to check over what you write, be sure to post it here.
ok thank you
tbh i dont understand anything i dont remember anything abt the great depression or the dust bowl T^T
Surely, you were sent study materials and/or a text (whether online or in book form). Go back through it and find the section you need. Read, read, read, then write, write, write.
I'd be happy to help you with your journal entry! Let's start by creating a fictional character who will be writing the journal.
Character:
- Gender: Female
- Age: 10
Now, let's establish some more details about your character's family and living situation:
- Family: Your character is from a large family with three siblings - an older brother, a younger sister, and a baby brother.
- Living Area: Your character lives in a rural area on a farm.
Now, let's dive into your character's journal entry:
Dear Diary,
Today has been another challenging day for us. The Great Depression has cast a dark shadow over our lives, and the Dust Bowl has only made things worse. I can't help but feel overwhelmed and worried about what the future holds for my family.
Living on a farm during these times is tough. We rely heavily on the land to provide us with food and income, but with the severe drought and relentless dust storms, our crops have withered away, leaving us with little to eat and no income. It's heartbreaking to see my parents working tirelessly, their faces lined with worry, trying to make ends meet.
The Dust Bowl has transformed our once beautiful fields into a barren and desolate landscape. The dust storms come almost every day, engulfing our home and everything around us. It's hard to breathe amidst the constant swirling dust, and we must always cover our faces to protect ourselves. This drought has made it nearly impossible for our family to grow anything, and it feels like our land is slowly dying.
The economic situation adds another layer of stress to our lives. The Great Depression has hit everyone hard, and we are no exception. Finding work is a struggle, and my father often has to travel long distances in search of employment. The scarcity of jobs means he's away for days or even weeks, leaving us worried and lonely.
Money is scarce, and we have to be mindful of every penny we spend. My mother carefully plans our meals, ensuring that we make the most of the little food we have. There are days when we go to bed with empty stomachs, and I find myself longing for a feast that feels like a distant dream.
Despite all the hardships, we try our best to stay hopeful. We are a tight-knit family, finding solace in each other's company. I spend my days helping my mother with household chores and taking care of my younger siblings. It's important to contribute and support each other during these tough times.
I can't help but worry about the future. Will the dust storms ever stop? Will our farm ever thrive again? Will my family ever be able to escape the clutches of this dreadful time? These worries weigh heavily on my young shoulders, but I hold on to hope and pray for brighter days ahead.
Yours sincerely,
[Your character's name]
I hope this helps you with your assignment! Remember, this journal entry is a representation of a child's perspective during these challenging times in American history.