OOTD-Lesson 14-Caroline Henderson letter

Paragraph 1: What hardship does the author describe that we may not have considered before?

Paragraph 2: What are the two types of land tracts the author saw on her drive?

What "most difficult problem" does she point out?

Paragraph 3: The author describes two different types of Dust Bowl residents. Describe them briefly.

Paragraph 4: Which of the two types of resident does the author describe in this paragraph?

Paragraphs 5-7: What major problem does the author describe in these three paragraphs?

• much of the property is no longer owned by farmers living on the land

• banks or mortgage companies own most of the land

• no one is taking care of the land

• all of the above

Paragraph 7: What does the author mean when she says "remote control stands in the way of constructive efforts toward recovery" in paragraph 7?

Paragraphs 8-11: Pick two signs of hope the author mentions in these paragraphs.

• people seem to be enjoying the same activities they always have

• people are moving out

• the local produce market was full of activity

• the dust storms are over

Paragraph 12: What does the author mena when she says "We instinctively feel that the longer we travel on a straight road, the nearer we must be coming to a turn."

Paragraph 14: The author lists several erosion control experiments. Select ALL correct answers.

• Planting trees in various locations

• Testing grasses to determine which ones will thrive best

• Putting livestock on the land to fertilize the soil

• Establishing a system for crop rotation

What is the author's point of view toward the erosion control experiments? What details does she include to support her opinion? Locate TWO pieces of text evidence to support your answer.