Out of the Dust
| ISBN-13 | 978-0590371254 |
| ISBN-10 | 0590371258 |
| Author | Karen Hesse |
| Publisher | Scholastic |
| Copyright | 1997 |
| Lexile | 1040L |
| Genre | Poetry |
| Synopsis | Billie Jo and her family live in Oklahoma during the 1930s. Using poetry, Billie Jo describes the hardship and challenges of the Dust Bowl, and how playing the piano provides a sense of hope. |
| Themes | Overcoming obstacles; Grief; Anger; Perseverance; Great Depression |
Objective: This lesson provides both a historical overview of the Dust Bowl and an introduction to reading poems.
Notes:
- This lesson comes with a glossary of poetry terms. The glossary can be found at the end of the lesson plan.
- Recommended graphic novel for additional reading: The Great American Dust Bowl; written and illustrated by Don Brown (ISBN-13: 978-0547815503).