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

2. Jaguar Jumpstart
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3. TEST REVIEW:
REVIEW TEST #4

4. TEST REVIEW:
REVIEW TEST #5

5. Yesterday, we… .
Analyzed one of Caroline Henderson’s articles from the 1930’s, which were entitled “Letters from the Dust Bowl.” …
Learned the meanings of unfamiliar vocabulary terms. .

6. Today, we will… .
Learn to compare and contrast the meaning of Caroline Henderson’s Letter from the Dust Bowl article with President Roosevelt’s On Drought Conditions fireside chat. 3

7. Some context… 3
Click Picture. Read and listen to one page of text.

8. Let’s read and listen to an excerpt from Caroline Henderson’s Letter from the Dust Bowl:3
Click Picture. Read and listen to two pages of text.

9. What is Caroline Henderson’s main point in this part of the letter?
Let’s discuss: .
What is Caroline Henderson’s main point in this part of the letter?
What is the learning to which she refers in the last line? 3

10. Let’s read and listen to an excerpt from President Roosevelt’s fireside chat entitled On Drought Conditions: 3
Click Picture. Read and listen to one page of text.

11. What are some of the challenges that President Roosevelt lists?
Let’s discuss: .
What are some of the challenges that President Roosevelt lists?
What three tasks/roles does President Roosevelt list? 3

12. Writing Assignment:
Question #1. In your opinion, what was Caroline Henderson’s purpose for writing her letter? State your opinion in one complete sentence, and write two more complete sentences to support it. There should be a total of three complete sentences. ..
Question #2. In your opinion, what was President Roosevelt’s purpose for giving his speech? State your opinion in one complete sentence, and write two more complete sentences to support it. There should be a total of three complete sentences. .
Question #3. Compare the two excerpts. How are they similar? Give three ways. For each way, give a second sentence to explain further. There should be a total of six complete sentences.
Question #4. Contrast the two excerpts. How are they different? For each way, give a second sentence to explain further. There should be a total of six complete sentences. 3

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