It’s time for our next novel, Out of the Dust! This novel is written completely in free verse poetry. The story follows the narrator, Billie Jo, as she lives during the time of the Dust Bowl. As we read this novel, we will continue to have discussions about what we read as well as completing a poetry project. Each reading due date will have a small reading check. We will also have tests on larger sections of the book. Be prepared! Winter 1934 March 19th (reading check) – Spring and Summer 1934 March 24th (reading check) – Fall 1934 March 27th (reading check) – 1934 Test March 31st – Winter 1935 April 7th (reading check) – First 5 poems final draft due April 10th Spring 1935 Fall 1935 April 22nd (reading check) – – 1935 Test April 25th – Completed Poetry Project due April 28th Mark dates in your agenda. You are more than welcome to read ahead on the following conditions: one, that you do not reveal the story to your classmates, and two, that you prepare for your reading checks and tests even if you have read ahead. This is a story that weaves history with fiction in an interesting and creative way let’s get started! –
It’s time for our next novel, Out of the Dust! This novel is written completely in free verse poetry. The story follows the narrator, Billie Jo, as she lives during the time of the Dust Bowl. As we read this novel, we will continue to have discussions about what we read as well as completing a poetry project. Each reading due date will have a small reading check. We will also have tests on larger sections of the book. Be prepared! Winter 1934 – March 19th (reading check) Spring and Summer 1934 – March 24th (reading check) Fall 1934 – March 27th (reading check) 1934 Test – March 31st Winter 1935 – April 7th (reading check) First 5 poems final draft due April 10th Spring 1935 – Fall 1935 – April 22nd (reading check) 1935 Test – April 25th Completed Poetry Project due April 28th Mark dates in your agenda. You are more than welcome to read ahead on the following conditions: one, that you do not reveal the story to your classmates, and two, that you prepare for your reading checks and tests even if you have read ahead. This is a story that weaves history with fiction in an interesting and creative way – let’s get started!
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