Writing Prompts
Out of the Dust Writing Prompt
After students read a particular poem written by the main character in Out of the Dust, have them write one of their own.
- Grades: 3–5, 6–8
About this book
Grade Level Equivalent: 5.1
Lexile Measure:
Guided Reading Level: X
Age: Age 11, Age 12, Age 13
Genre: Verse Novel, Historical Fiction
Subject: Death, Grief, Loss, American History, Communities and Ways of Life, Homelessness and Poverty, Determination and Perseverance
Writing Prompt
A Thanksgiving List
After students read Billie Jo's poem “Thanksgiving List,” ask them to write one of their own. Remind students that Billie Jo wrote in blank verse, but they might wish to choose another form for their own poem.
- Subjects:Language Arts, Writing, Poetry Writing
- Skills:Language Arts, Writing, Poetry Writing
