http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97468008
Listen to or read the following story for homework this weekend. Think about the following: How do these real life Chicago, urban stories relate to the migrant farm work of men like Lennie & George? How does this differ?
Journal Entry (Write a one page discussion of one of the following topics)
DUE: Tuesday, October 6th
Listen to or read the following story for homework this weekend. Think about the following: How do these real life Chicago, urban stories relate to the migrant farm work of men like Lennie & George? How does this differ?
Journal Entry (Write a one page discussion of one of the following topics)
- "Tomorrow I could lose everything, but somehow I am not afraid."
What does this final comment say about Depression survivors? What story or stories stood out to you from the NPR story? Is it difficult to understand their story? Are we as Chicagoans prepared for another "depression"? Why/why not? - Think about Lennie and George--both men with little circumstance work together traveling from place to place just working to live. How do their experience(s) compare to the stories found in this NPR reflective story?
DUE: Tuesday, October 6th