1. Lesson 7

2.   Listen and analyze the song “Can You Spare a Dime?” for its representation of the times  Identify the actions taken by FDR in the early months of his presidency  Closely read the text to FDR’s 2 nd Fireside speech and summarize its meaning  Develop a fireside chat to address the nations problems Objectives

3.   Why was FDR overwhelmingly elected President in 1932?  Hoover’s failures (inaction & Bonus Army), poor state of econ, people’s desire for govt action against Depression Warm Up

4.   Listen to the song by Bing Crosby and discuss what the song is about. Can you spare a dime?

5. Quick Action  The Hundred Days  Bank Holiday  Alphabet Soup  Fireside Chats  Cabinet & Advisors  Frances Perkins – DOL  Mary McLeod Bethune  Eleanor

6.   What was it?  Series of Radio shows given by FDR between 1933- 1944  A chance for the President to address the nation Fireside Chat

7.   You will be reading and listening to one of FRD’s fireside chats to the Nation.  How does he speak to the people?  What is his tone? Activity: Fireside Chat Analysis

8.   Working in small groups you will be creating your own fireside chat. Imagine you are the newly elected FDR, how will you address the nation? What are the important points that you want to make?  Outline  Use your book for help! Activity: Your Turn!

9.   Share the fireside chats! Activity Share

10.   How did the radio and FDR’s fireside chats impact the decade? Closure