Dust Bowl
What was the Dust Bowl?
A period of 10 years with severe dust storms
What was the Great Depression?
A period of time when people did not have jobs or money and were really struggling.
What is the main characters name?
Billie Jo
How does Bud’s character transform from the beginning to the end of the story? With an Example
He goes from lonely to belonging. He goes from a liar to not a liar, etc
What is an example of figurative language?
Similie, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, assonance, alliteration, onomotopia.
What caused the Dust Bowl?
Farmers over plowing the ground/poor farming practices and drought
When did the Great Depression happen?
1929-1930
What major events were happening during "Out of The Dust"
Dust Bowl and The Great Depression
What are some challenges Bud faces on his journey, and how does he overcome them?
Bud faces challenges like being an orphan, dealing with mean adults, and traveling alone. He overcomes them by staying brave, trusting his instincts, and relying on kindness from strangers.
What is a stanza?
How did the Dust Bowl affect farmers families?
Made it very hard to grow crops so farmers had to move away and find work.
What were the shanty towns called that people lived in during the great depression?
Hoovervilles
What was sustaining Billie Jo's spirits during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression?
Playing the piano
What role does family play in Bud’s life, and how does his understanding of family evolve throughout the book?
Family is very important to Bud. At first, he feels alone but believes in finding his father. By the end, he learns that family means love and support, not just biology.
What is the difference between a similie and a metaphor?
a simile uses like or as a metaphor does not
What did the government do to make sure the Dust Bowl doesnt happen again?
Created programs to teach better farming practices
How did "Hoovervilles" get their name?
They blamed president Hoover for the Great Depression and named the town after him.
What sustained Ma's spirits during the Great Depression?
Her family, the new baby and her husband (Daddy)
Identify a theme in Bud, Not Buddy and explain how the author develops it through Bud’s adventures
One theme is hope. The author shows this through Bud’s journey and his belief that he will find a better life. Despite difficulties, Bud never gives up hope.
Give me an example of personification
answers will vary
What were people who migrated from the Dust Bowl called?
Okies
How did the Great Depression end?
World War II started and created jobs
Who is Billie Jo's teacher?
Mrs. Freeland
How does the author use setting to help you understand the time period and Bud’s experiences during the Great Depression?
The author uses the Great Depression setting to show how hard life was for many people, including Bud. Details about poverty, Hoovervilles, and jazz music help readers understand the struggles and culture of that time.
Give an example of a hyperbole
answers will vary