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Out of the Dust

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Seventh graders read a book of poems called "Out of the Dust". In groups, they research the Dust Bowl and how it affected people living through the Great Depression. Using the text, they identify the theme and key turning points and write their own poems on the topic.

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7th
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English Language Arts
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