Out of the Dust
About the Author:
Karen Hesse
· 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.
· Karen Hesse's novels are based on historical events: Out of the Dust Bowl and "The Great
· Depression" novels are mostly historical fiction.
· Some of her novels won the Newbery Medal.
· Karen Hesse attended and graduated from the University of Maryland.
· She graduated with a degree in English and minors in psychology and anthropology.
· Karen Hesse's novels are based on historical events: Out of the Dust Bowl and "The Great
· Depression" novels are mostly historical fiction.
· Some of her novels won the Newbery Medal.
Pre-Reading reflection
What occurred in the United States in 1929 that is a significant historical event and sets the tone for the story?
- The Great Depression/dust bowl occurred in 1929.
What was the "Great Depression"? Explain and describe. Provide images.
- The Great Depression was a downfall and drought of the economy in the Western sections caused by the New York Stock Change. Due to financial failings farmers could not be able to cultivate crops of drought.
What was the impact of the Great Depression?
The impact of the Great Depression left a mark on unemployment, droughts, starvation, and pneumonia illness caused by dust.
What were some the the effects of the Great Depresssion?
The effects of the Great Depression had more than 9,000 bank failures, millions of unemployed, and U.S. Gross National Product decreased 33% from 1929 to 1933.
Can you relate the Great Depression to anything in today's society?
I can relate the Great Depression to the Recession in today's society.
- The Great Depression/dust bowl occurred in 1929.
What was the "Great Depression"? Explain and describe. Provide images.
- The Great Depression was a downfall and drought of the economy in the Western sections caused by the New York Stock Change. Due to financial failings farmers could not be able to cultivate crops of drought.
What was the impact of the Great Depression?
The impact of the Great Depression left a mark on unemployment, droughts, starvation, and pneumonia illness caused by dust.
What were some the the effects of the Great Depresssion?
The effects of the Great Depression had more than 9,000 bank failures, millions of unemployed, and U.S. Gross National Product decreased 33% from 1929 to 1933.
Can you relate the Great Depression to anything in today's society?
I can relate the Great Depression to the Recession in today's society.
Vocabulary
Draught- breeze or current of air
Withered - plants or crops dried out
Scorch - burnt by heat/flames
Sod - grass or turf
Duster - a household items that try to prevent the dust
Parched - dried out; no water
Migrants - A person traveling one place to another in search of work
Gaunt - lean and haggard (haggard - exhausted/unwell)
Withered - plants or crops dried out
Scorch - burnt by heat/flames
Sod - grass or turf
Duster - a household items that try to prevent the dust
Parched - dried out; no water
Migrants - A person traveling one place to another in search of work
Gaunt - lean and haggard (haggard - exhausted/unwell)