Karen HesseOut of the Dust p. 3-47
Character Sketcher
Sketch Billie Jo's Mom
Discussion Director
Your job is to ask 5 questions,
the answers to your questions, and the page
number and paragraph number where
the answers are found (if possible). Be
sure you ask questions that really
make your group think!! The following types
of questions are possible question
types found within this section:
1 Characterization Question about
Billie Jo
1 MCEOG
1 Conflict/Resolution Question
1 Question about Symbolism
1 Question about Author's Style
Passage Picker
Your job is to pick out 4 passages that exhibit the following:
2 Figurative Language Passages (metaphor/similie)
1 Descriptive Passage
1 Passage that is meaningful to
you
Word Wizard
Your job is to complete your role sheet for the following 5 words:
Fierce p.3 par.3
Wagering p.6 par.1
Riled p.11 par.2
Cured (as in cured ham) p.16
par.1
Spindled p.26 par.1
Investigator
Examine other sources such as newspapers, the web, encyclopedias, or content texts to find out more about the area this story takes place in (the Dustbowl). Provide pictures and a map for your group.