Out of the Dust
by: Karen Hesse
About the Author:
Pre-reading Reflection:
What occured in the United States in 1929 that is a significant historical event and sets the tone for the story?
- The historical event that took place in 1929 was the Great Depression. It was also the time that the stock market crashed.
What was the "Great Depression"? Explain and describe. Provide images.
- The Great Depression was
What was the impact of the Great Depression?
What were some the the effects of the Great Depression?
Can you relate the Great Depression to anything in today's society?
- The historical event that took place in 1929 was the Great Depression. It was also the time that the stock market crashed.
What was the "Great Depression"? Explain and describe. Provide images.
- The Great Depression was
What was the impact of the Great Depression?
What were some the the effects of the Great Depression?
Can you relate the Great Depression to anything in today's society?
Vocabulary:
Draught -
Withered -
Scorch -
Sod -
Duster -
Parched -
Migrants -
Gaunt -
Withered -
Scorch -
Sod -
Duster -
Parched -
Migrants -
Gaunt -