What was the Dust Bowl?
Life During the Dust Bowl

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6th Grade
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The Dust Bowl was a period during the 1930s when severe drought and poor agricultural practices led to massive dust storms in the Great Plains of the United States, causing significant ecological and economic damage.
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What caused the Dust Bowl?
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The Dust Bowl was caused by a combination of severe drought, high winds, and the over-farming of land, which stripped the soil of its nutrients and made it more susceptible to erosion.
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What were the effects of the Dust Bowl on farmers?
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Farmers faced crop failures, loss of livestock, and financial ruin, leading many to abandon their farms and migrate to other areas, particularly California.
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What is a context clue?
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A context clue is a word or phrase in a text that helps readers understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word or concept.
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What is an example of a context clue?
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An example of a context clue is when a writer provides a synonym or explanation in the same sentence to clarify the meaning of a word.
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What does 'prolific' mean in the context of an artist?
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'Prolific' means producing a large number of works or results; in this case, it refers to the artist creating many paintings.
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How does foreshadowing work in a story?
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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.
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