Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

By Charles Aracich

Part of the Great Works Classroom Resource series

A young girl battles prejudice in a classic tale of courage and resilience.

72 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a world marred by prejudice, a young girl stands firm against injustice. As she navigates a landscape of racial tension, her courage and determination become a beacon of hope. Will her fight for equality prevail, or will the weight of societal bias crush her spirit? Dive into this powerful narrative that challenges the status quo and inspires change. Explore the depths of human resilience and the enduring fight for justice in a story that resonates across generations.

From the publisher

Looking for ways to add rigor to your students’ explorations of rich, complex literature? Students will be engaged as they analyze this classic Newbery Medal-winning book about a young girl’s fight against prejudice. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: An Instructional Guide for Literature provides engaging activities that incorporate the following research-based literacy skills: close reading tasks; text-based vocabulary practice; cross-curricular activities; text-dependent questions; reader response writing prompts; leveled comprehension questions; story elements comprehension tasks; diverse and relevant assessments. Strengthen your students’ literacy skills by implementing this high-interest resource in your classroom!

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