Out of the Dust
By: Karen Hesse
About the Author:
Karen Hesse was born on August 29, 1952 in Baltimore, Maryland. Karen Hesse attended and graduated from the University of Maryland. She graduated with a degree in English and minors in psychology and anthropology. Most of Karen Hesse's novels are based on historical events, such as the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression. Therefore, her novels are mostly historical fiction. Some of her novels are "Wish on a Unicorn" and, of course, "Out of the Dust", which won the Newbery Medal.
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 event that occurred in the United States in 1929 and sets the tone for the story is the Great Depression.
What was the "Great Depression"? Explain and describe. Provide images.
The Great Depression was a very fatal economic downturn. The Great Depression wiped out millions of investors. The Great Depression was the deepest and longest economic downturn in the Western industrialized world.
What was the impact of the Great Depression?
The Great Depression wiped out millions of investors. The Great Depression affected the economy in a bad way.
What were some the the effects of the Great Depression?
The Great Depression left many people poor.
Can you relate the Great Depression to anything in today's society?
The Great Depression can possibly relate to the Government Shutdown.
The event that occurred in the United States in 1929 and sets the tone for the story is the Great Depression.
What was the "Great Depression"? Explain and describe. Provide images.
The Great Depression was a very fatal economic downturn. The Great Depression wiped out millions of investors. The Great Depression was the deepest and longest economic downturn in the Western industrialized world.
What was the impact of the Great Depression?
The Great Depression wiped out millions of investors. The Great Depression affected the economy in a bad way.
What were some the the effects of the Great Depression?
The Great Depression left many people poor.
Can you relate the Great Depression to anything in today's society?
The Great Depression can possibly relate to the Government Shutdown.
Vocabulary
Draught:
The term "draught" means to draft.
Withered:
The term "withered" means to become dry and shriveled.
Scorch:
The term "scorch" means to burn the surface of something with flame or heat.
Sod:
The term "sod" is the surface on the ground, with grass growing on it.
Duster:
The term "duster" is a short, light housecoat or a cloth or brush that dusts furniture.
Parched:
The term "parched" means dried out with heat.
Migrants:
The term "migrants" are workers who move place to place to find new work.
Gaunt:
The term "gaunt" means lean and haggard.
The term "draught" means to draft.
Withered:
The term "withered" means to become dry and shriveled.
Scorch:
The term "scorch" means to burn the surface of something with flame or heat.
Sod:
The term "sod" is the surface on the ground, with grass growing on it.
Duster:
The term "duster" is a short, light housecoat or a cloth or brush that dusts furniture.
Parched:
The term "parched" means dried out with heat.
Migrants:
The term "migrants" are workers who move place to place to find new work.
Gaunt:
The term "gaunt" means lean and haggard.