Tuesday, March 2, 2010

6 questions for "The Jungle"

1. Does anyone know what The Jungle is about or its effect on history ?

2. If you were a worker in this time period, based on the description the author provided, what would be your initial reaction to witnessing these job conditions first hand ? ( One page reflection piece )

3. What does the title The Jungle symbolize ?

4. How does the author's tone make you feel ? Use examples from the reading to support your position.

5. Describe the connection between the worker in The Jungle and the occupational hazards that lower income workers face.

6. After hearing this passage, do you think the government should be more actively involved in the well being of its people ? What are some issues you feel the government needs to regulate.

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