Daily School Life
How did most rural students get to school in the 1930s?
They walked
What was a common punishment for minor misbehavior?
A ruler slap
What did most girls wear to school?
Simple dresses.
What were the three main social classes in the 1930s?
Upper, middle, and lower class.
Which novel reflects life during the Great Depression in the South?
To Kill a Mockingbird
Why were school buses and parking lots uncommon in rural areas?
Schools were small and local, so most students lived nearby and walked.
What was a non-physical punishment used in classrooms?
Staying after school.
Why wasn’t flashy or trendy clothing common for high school girls?
Because modesty and practicality were valued more.
After what grade did many students leave school?
Ninth grade.
How did Scout likely get to school each day?
She walked.
What feature did classroom desks have for holding ink?
An inkwell.
What tools did teachers use for serious discipline?
razor strop and/or hickory strip
Why did many children have only one pair of shoes?
Because families were poor.
Why did many students leave school early?
To work and help support their families and/or couldn't afford it anymore.
Did most people live in big cities or small towns in the South?
Small towns.
What reusable writing tool did students use before paper was common?
Chalk slates.
How did most parents react when their child was punished at school?
They supported the teacher and often punished the child again.
How did families make shoes last longer?
They patched and repaired them.
What financial barriers made further education difficult?
The cost of books, clothes, and travel.
What is the general time period of the story?
The Great Depression (1930s).
What type of pen did students use that required ink?
A fountain pen.
Why were lawsuits against teachers rare?
Corporal punishment was widely accepted.
What economic condition caused limited clothing and supplies?
The Great Depression.
Why were there no public high schools for Black students in much of the South?
Because of segregation laws.
How did many families pay for things when they had no money?
By trading goods or services.