Parent Guide > The Dust Bowl
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "The Dust Bowl" by Jessica McBirney.
In the informational text "The Dust Bowl," Jessica McBirney discusses the factors that contributed to the Dust Bowl and how people were affected by it.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?" and "Who's in control: humanity or nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "The Dust Bowl" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: