1. Name: ________________________ Subject: Writing
Christine Onwenu _______________________
5/9/12 3rd Period
Date: _________________________ Period: _______________________
Personal Narrative Practice Guide I
Title The Great Depression
Thesis: The Great Depression occurred when the
Introduction economy failed. Banks were closing, and people were losing
with your topic their savings, their jobs, and even their homes. The closing
sentence/thesis of many businesses put an unprecedented number of
statement people out of work.
Quick Sketches Quick Notes
– the economy failed
Beginning
– banks were closing
– people were losing their savings
– many people weren't working at a job
– the stock market crashed
– stocks were by the public
Stor y that – entire economic cycle was depressed
Middle
demonstrates your – people was losing their own savings
main points, – did not extend to the masses
supporting the topic – dominant part of the 1920s
– farmers were in a depressed economy
– farmers couldn't afford land
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End
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Most families during this time only had one bread
Conclusion that
reminds the winner-the Father/Husband. Most women did not work so if
reader of the the man lost his job, the family was without money coming
message or lesson in. As people lost jobs, they stopped spending and
learned from the businesses lost money as a result.
experience
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