A winner of the Newberry Medal Out of the Dust A winner of the Newberry Medal By karen hesse

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Let’s Read… November Dust (page 219) Thanksgiving List (pages 220-221) Music (page 222) Teamwork (pages 223-224) Finding A Way (pages 225-227)

Perhaps it’s all about… The way I see it, hard times aren’t only about money, or drought, or dust. Hard times are about losing spirit, and hope, and what happens when dreams dry up.

Perhaps hope is… I wipe dust out of the roasting pan. I wipe dust off Ma’s dishes, and wait for Daddy to drive in with Louise, hoping she’ll stay a little longer, waiting for the day when she stays for good.

Perhaps it’s all about…

Perhaps it’s all about… Where will they go from here? What kind of relationship do you expect them to have?

Our Essay Question

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3 The introduction should begin with the thesis containing the claim statement. The introduction should contain a preview of what is to come. This can take the form of a sentence summarizing the reasons.

EXAMPLE: The dust is making it difficult for Billie Jo and her neighbors to live happy and healthy lives. The lack of rain is causing dust storms, which is killing crops, animals, and even people. There are several passages in the novel that describe the damage that the dust is doing, and how people are suffering from it. 3 The introduction paragraph needn’t be long. The claim statement followed by 1 or 2 sentences that serve to summarize the argument will be fine.

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EXAMPLE: The people living in the Dust Bowl area are struggling physically and financially, and their lives are often miserable. Billie Jo and her neighbors are poor, their animals are dying, and they are becoming sick and sometimes dying themselves. Surprisingly, they manage to get together and have fun by attending dances and enjoying the good weather outside when it arrives. How can they have fun when there is so much to be miserable about? 3 The conclusion paragraph needn’t be long. Three sentences will be plenty.

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