Homework:
1) Out of the Dust: Read pgs. 190-227 and After Words.
2) Answer 4 questions from class using clear evidence from the story and siting pg #’s:
1B:
1. What are the sponts on Billie Jo’s dad’s back and how does she feel about them?
2. Why is everyon blaming Billie Jo instead of the dad because he left the kerosene next to the stove?
3. Why does Billie Jo write a song about/for her brother?
4. Why is the daad not talking to Billie Jo?
2B: (answer 4 out of 5)
1. What are the black spots on Billie Jo’s dad’s body and how does she feel about it?
2. Do you think the dad should go to night school or not?
3. Should Billie Jo and her dad adopt the baby left at the church?
4. Should Billie Jo move in with Aunt Ellis?
5. Would Billie Jo be better off emotionally with the dad or aunt?
3) Design Challenge Poem due at the end of class on Monday. See attached rubric.
Design Challenge Informative Poem Rubric
4) Reading Plus