Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry!
by Mildred D. Taylor
$9.99
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor highlights the values of family, courage, and standing up against injustice. Through Cassie Logan’s story, young readers learn about the challenges of racism and the strength found in unity and perseverance. The book encourages empathy and resilience while showing the importance of self-respect and fighting for what is right. It inspires readers to value fairness, dignity, and the bonds of family.
We use Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry as the primary text for a three week literature unit. Here are some ways we utilize this text:
- Historical Contextualization: The book highlights the Great Depression, Jim Crow laws, and the early Civil Rights Movement, encouraging students to explore the era's socio-economic conditions to better understand the characters’ lives.
- Character Analysis and Creative Writing: Students analyze characters’ motivations, growth, and societal pressures, writing letters or diary entries from the perspective of Logan family members.
- Thematic Discussions and Critical Thinking: Guiding questions help students connect historical events to modern issues, fostering discussions on themes like injustice, racism, and human dignity.
- Interactive Projects on Social Justice: Through project-based learning, students research civil rights heroes or create presentations on combating racism, exploring the book's social justice themes.
Sku #: 617
ISBN: 9780140384512
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