The House That Jane Built
From Storyline Online
9 min1st2nd3rd4th5thReading & Writing (ELA)Social Studies
Summary
This biography tells how Jane Addams opened Hull House in Chicago to help families in need -- with food, classes, and a safe place to gather. A story about caring for a community. Read by Kiernan Shipka.
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Discussion
This biography tells how Jane Addams opened Hull House in Chicago to help families in need -- with food, classes, and a safe place to gather.
- What problems did Jane Addams see in her city?
- How did Hull House help families?
- What is one way you could help your community?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: Hull House, neighbor, service.
Try it: Name a need in your community and one way people could help meet it.