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Lesson 7
The Dust Bowl

RI. 5.3 Cause and Effect concepts in a historical text based on specific information in the text.

Open Ended

What do you know about The Dust Bowl?

Multiple Choice

One cause can only have one effect.

• True

• False

Cause---->Effect

Sometimes a text can describe multiple causes with multiple effects. And one cause can lead to multiple effects for a long period of time.

You stayed up late-> you woke up late-> you were stressed and rushed to get to school->you forgot your homework->even more stressed->became frustrated->did not concentrate on your work->failed the assignment->even more frustrated->got an attitude with the teacher->got wrote up->sent to ISS->got grounded by your parents

What was the initial cause??? One little cause led to all of this!

Now, let's read!

Multiple Choice

What is a drought?

• A drought is a seasonal change in temperature.
• A drought is a type of plant disease.
• A drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall.
• A drought is a sudden increase in rainfall.

Multiple Choice

Where did the Dust Bowl Occur?

• California
• Florida
• New York
• Great Plains region of the United States

Multiple Choice

Why was it called The Dust Bowl?

• The Dust Bowl was named after a famous novel written during that time.
• It was called The Dust Bowl because of the drought that affected crops.
• It was called The Dust Bowl due to the severe dust storms that occurred in the region.
• It referred to the color of the soil in the region.

Multiple Choice

Using context clues, what does the word "desolation" mean?

• a feeling of joy and happiness
• a place filled with life and activity
• a state of constant change and growth
• a state of emptiness or destruction

Multiple Choice

Why did the Hendersons use handkerchiefs and Vaseline during the Dust Bowl?

• To keep warm during the cold nights
• To use as a fashion accessory
• To clean their house from dust
• To filter dust and protect their skin

Multiple Choice

Why did the Hendersons use oiled cloths and sawdust during the Dust Bowl?

• To create a decorative element in their home.
• To reduce dust infiltration and control dust on surfaces.
• To keep the furniture polished and shiny.
• To enhance the flavor of food during cooking.

Match

Match the words to the definition

• handkerchief

• Vaseline

• moisturize

• window sill

a rag-like cloth

soft, clear jelly

to soften the skin

the bottom of the window

• a rag-like cloth

• soft, clear jelly

• to soften the skin

• the bottom of the window

Back to reading!!!

Multiple Choice

How could walking during a dust storm be difficult?

• Improved air quality making it easier to breathe while walking.
• Enhanced visibility due to the bright sunlight during the storm.
• Reduced visibility and respiratory irritation make walking difficult during a dust storm.
• Increased warmth and comfort from the dust particles.

Multiple Choice

What could make the Hendersons leave their farm?

• Increased rainfall and abundant harvests.
• Severe drought and crop failures.
• A sudden influx of new farm equipment.
• A desire to move to a nearby city for better jobs.

Multiple Choice

Why did the Hendersons choose to stay on the farm during the Dust Bowl?

• They thought the farm would be a good vacation spot.
• They were forced to leave by the government.
• They wanted to escape to the city.
• They believed in the land and wanted to make it work.

Open Ended

What did you learn about living in the Dust Bowl?

​Clue Words!

Think about the type of clue words you would find in a text like this.

therefore, as a result, due to, which led to, because, in effect, since, so, hence

Categorize

Options (17)

They swept the floors with sawdust and oil.

They put a lot of work into trying to save the farm

They kept oiled cloths on the window sills

They left their farm and moved to California

The dust covered everything in the house.

They struggled to breathe due to the thick dust.

They used masks to protect themselves from the dust.

The crops were severely damaged by the storms.

They had to leave behind their memories.

It was hard to say goodbye to their friends.

They felt a deep sense of loss as they drove away.

Leaving the farm was like losing a part of themselves.

They worried about what would happen to their home.

They felt guilt for abandoning the land.

Every mile away felt heavier on their hearts.

They knew they might never return to the farm.

Match the cause with the effects.

Dust storms hit the Henderson's farm

Leaving would have been painful