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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Chapter 10
In this Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 20 short answer questions pertaining to chapter 10 of the Mildred D. Taylor novel to better understand the novel and the author's craft.
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Chapter 5
In this comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 14 short answer questions covering chapter 5 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor.
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Chapter 12
In this comprehension check worksheet, middle schoolers respond to 12 short answer questions covering chapter 11 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor.
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Chapter 2
In this comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions covering chapter 2 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor.
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Chapter 4
In this comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 19 short answer questions covering chapter 4 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor.
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Chapter 3
In this comprehension check worksheet, pupils respond to 16 short answer questions covering chapter 3 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor.
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Chapter 11
In this comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 11 short answer questions covering chapter 11 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor.
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Roll Of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Eighth graders read Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and participate in whole class discussions. They evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information in the text in order to explain character motivation and action. Students produce an essay...
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Mildred Taylor: Understanding the Author of "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry"
Middle schoolers complete various activities related to the analysis of the novel "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry." They create a collage of words and images of what it was like to live in the South in the 1930's, conduct Internet...
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Young scholars watch the video Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. They participate in daily lecture, and create vocabulary cards. Students participate in oral reading evaluation, and complete a writing assignment:Do things like those that...
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Roll With the Punches: Oprah's On!
Sixth graders prepare questions for an Oprah Winfrey talk show featuring the characters from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, the amazing novel by Mildred D. Taylor. Selected students role-play the characters and answer questions Oprah...
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Breaking the Barrier
Middle schoolers participate in a game based on bullying. In this social justice lesson, students read Taylor's Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and discuss the mistreatment of African-Americans in the book. Middle schoolers then relate the...
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Clothesline Sleuth
Sixth graders investigate the origins of clothing production. In this Social Studies lesson, 6th graders examine the components of agriculture involved in making clothes. Students research cotton.
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Chapter 8
In this Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry comprehension check activity, students respond to 12 short answer questions covering chapter 8 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor in order to help them better understand the chapter...
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Chapter 7
In this Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 19 short answer questions covering chapter 7 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor in order to help them better understand those...
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Chapter 9
For this Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 16 short answer questions covering chapter 9 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor in order to help them better understand the...
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Roll With the Punches: What Do You Know?
Young scholars activate prior knowledge about life in the South during the Great Depression in preparation for reading the novel, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
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Roll With The Punches: Crossroads to Where?
Third graders visualize and create a map to outline scenes from the novel Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. They understands the importance of organizing information when making maps and giving directions.
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Eighth graders read the novel, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and then watch a movie based on the novel. They write an essay comparing the movie to the book.
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Mississippi Writers Page: Mildred D. Taylor
Learn about the writer of "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" and her early life -- how she heard family stories as a child, and how she developed the character Paul Edward for "The Land." There is an extensive bibliography of her works and...
Virginia Tech
The Alan Review: Exploring Prejudice in Young Adult Literature
Use the power of role-playing to help students experience Mildred Taylor's powerful novel "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry." This lesson plan includes a variety of scenarios and suggestions for use with a group.
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Teacher's Study Guide for "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry"
Writer and curriculum specialist offers this synopsis for each section of the book, with questions and activities.
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Blendspace: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
An eleven-part learning module with links to images, texts, and websites to use while reading Mildred D. Taylor's Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.