The Grapes of Wrath Project

GRAPES OF WRATH PROJECT

Projects are worth 80 points. Each section of the project is worth 10 points.

GROUP 1:

Music/ Radio/ Arts

Research music of the 30s and list five important musicians and find songs that symbolized their achievements. You might want to focus on the West. The east-coast music during this time is swing.

Research Woody Guthrie and briefly tell the class why he is important.

What is going on with Radio during the 30s? Discuss Roosevelt’s “FIRESIDE CHAT”

List three important writers during the 30s.

Write a mock interview with Woody Guthrie and record it. You may want to check out a movie version of his life (Mr. Fielding owns a copy) to give you some ideas.


GROUP 2: Depression

Research the causes of the depression.
Research the effects of the depression on Oklahoma.
Find at least ten quotes from the time period.
Find at least twenty photos from the time period.
Find a poem about the depression.
Find a statement by Roosevelt about the depression.
Research the DUST BOWL.
Put all of these things together in a movie or power-point.


GROUP 3: Oklahoma/ California/ Hobos

Research the states during the 1930s with a chronological list of events.
Find the state songs.
Briefly discuss the problems with California and people moving there? Find statements by officials – such as the governor if possible.
Find five photographs of CALI in the 1930s.
Define Hobo and research hobos during the 1930s.
Write and film a short sketch about hobos (remember Mr. Fielding has write a lot about this subject – you might look at some films such as HOPPING OUT).
Research route 66 and WEEDPATCH CAMP.