Study Guides and Lesson Plans for "Roll
of Thunder, Hear My Cry"
About Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by
Mildred D. Taylor:
A black family living in Mississippi during the Depression of the
1930s is faced with prejudice and discrimination which its children do not understand.
It takes the events of one turbulent year--the year of the night
riders and the burnings, the year a white girl humiliates Cassie in public simply because
she is black--to show Cassie that having a place of their own is the Logan family's
lifeblood. It is the land that gives the Logans their courage and pride, for no matter how
others may degrade them, the Logans possess something no one can take away.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry won the 1977 Newbery Medal.
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Reader reviews of Roll of Thunder, Hear
My Cry
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Complete lesson plans for teaching Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Includes
introduction to the unit, unit objectives, reading assignments, unit outline, study
questions (short answer), study/quiz questions (multiple choice), vocabulary worksheets,
daily lessons planned, related nonfiction reading assignment, oral reading evaluation,
biographical info about the author, three detailed writing assignments (inform, persuade,
personal opinion), vocabulary review games & activities, unit review games &
activities, at least one group activity assignment, discussion questions on all levels
(factual, critical, interpretive, personal response), 2 short answer unit tests, 2
multiple choice unit tests, 1 advanced short answer unit test, unit and vocabulary
crossword puzzles, unit and vocabulary extra worksheets & games, bulletin board ideas,
ready-to-copy student materials, answer keys, and more!
CD-ROM: 120 pages
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This resource is directly related to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and filled
with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the
book. This reproducible book presents an exciting approach to teaching well-known
literature! It includes sample plans, author information, vocabulary building ideas,
cross-curriculum activities, sectional activities and quizzes, unit tests, and many ideas
for culminating and extending the novel. 48 pages.
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Easy-to-use, reproducible lessons on literary terms, comprehension and analysis,
critical thinking, related scriptural principles, vocabulary, activities,
plus a complete answer key. Ring-bound, 60 pages.
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Everything You Need for Successful Literature Circles That Get Kids Thinking, Talking,
Writing, and Loving Literature
This guide to running literature circles, based on the book Roll of Thunder, Hear My
Cry, shows teachers how to organize small discussion groups that work. Includes
stimulating questions and writing prompts that motivate students to think and respond
thoughtfully. As students dive into lively discussions, they learn to identify themes,
analyze vocabulary, recognize the author's craft, and respond meaningfully to the text. 32
pages.
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor is a favorite middle grade
novel. This companion gives background on the author, questions to guide reading, clues to
themes, plot, characters, and setting of the book, a glossary, writing and other
activities, and more. 64 pages.
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