Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry By Mildred Taylor
Dec 19, 2015
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
By Mildred Taylor
Based on the yesterday’s
activity in the media center, what do you think would be the most difficult thing about being a sharecropper?
Journal Entry #1
Mortgage Emaciated Transposed Temerity Dubious
Chapter 1 - Vocabulary
White School – Black School
A summary is a concise explanation of the
main ideas and supporting details of a work of writing. To decide which details to include in the summary of a book chapter, consider the "who, what, when, where, why and how" while reading the chapter. Take notes that answer these questions and compile the information into complete sentences.
Chapter Summary
Sample of Chapter Summary for Chapter 1
In chapter one we are introduced to the Logan family, which includes Stacey, Cassie, Christopher John, and Little Man. They are poor sharecroppers living on their own land in Mississippi. They walk several miles to each day to an all black school, and are often harassed by the driver of the bus taking the white children to school.
On the first day of school, the children receive old, dirty books that have been discarded from the white school. Little Man protests and Cassie supports him. The Logan’s mother, Mama, is a teacher at the school. To save the students from the insult of the textbooks, she pastes plain paper on the inside covers of the books.
Chapter Summary
What is "Little Man" most
concerned about on his first day of school? What does this tell you about his character?
Journal Entry #2
Vocabulary Scoffed Sinewy Quivering Tisked (tsk) p. 29 Lynch – p. 29
Chapter 2
What happened to the Berrys?
What event triggered the event?
Answer on Pg. 3
Journal Entry #3
EQ: What inferences can we make about Mr. Morrison’s arrival at the farm?
Chapter 2
In this chapter, Papa brings Mr. L.T. Morrison
home to live with the family. The children do not understand why Mr. Morrison is there, but the author provides ample clues to explain his presence, what are the clues?
Discussion
On page 37, Mama says, “…we’re glad to
have you here…especially now.” The children then “wonder about her last words.”
At this point in the novel, Mr. Berry has been attacked and burned, and tensions are high. Mama fears forthcoming violence. She is grateful for Mr. Morrison’s strong presence.
Text Evidence
Cassie states, “Papa ain’t never brung nobody
here before.” (Pg. 38) This indicates that there is no precedent for Mr. Morrison’s arrival. There must be a reason for his being there.
Text Evidence
Cassie asks Stacey, “…you think
it’s cause of them burnings?” (Pg.
38) Here Cassie makes the critical connection between impending danger and the arrival of this impressively strong man.
Text Evidence
EQ: How does Mr. Morrison represent an extended metaphor?
Mr. Morrison
In the passage below describing Mr. Morrison, the
author uses an extended metaphor.
“The man was a human tree in height, towering high above Papa’s six feet two inches. The long trunk of his massive body bulged with muscles, and his skin, of the deepest ebony, was partially scarred upon his face and neck, as if by fire. Deep lifelines were cut into his face and his hair was splotched with gray, but his eyes were clear and penetrating.” (Pgs. 34 – 35)
Extended Metaphor
To what does she compare Mr. Morrison? Why
is the comparison effective?
Mr. Morrison
Complete on back of pg. 26 in composition
book
Compose an extended metaphor of your own, representing your personality. Be creative and use concise, descriptive language. Include a drawing if you desire.
Activity
Fiction Organizer
When you are reading something short – say a poem or magazine article – it’s fairly easy to keep it all in your mind at once. But when you’re reading something long, you’ll have to work a bit harder at remembering what’s there.
Use an organizer to collect all of your ideas and information.
Fiction Organizer
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Comp. Book – pg. 16
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Cassie, a first-person narrator
POINT OF VIEW
Logan familyMr. Morrisonthe Wallacesthe Simms familythe Averys
1933-34Rural MississippiFarmland - near forests
CHARACTERS
SETTING
Vocabulary
Emitted (emit) Embittered Flippant(ly) Gloat Ajar pg. 27 of comp.
book
Chapter 3
Night Riders
Vocabulary
Expound(ing) Gravely Tenant Beckoned Acre
Composition book pg. 28
Chapter 4
What words would you use to
describe T.J.? How do the Logan children react to T.J? What does this say about the Logans?
Journal Entry #4
Begin reading chapter 4 if you have not
already done so. As you read, complete the conflict handout. If you have already read chapter 4, review
to complete the handout. Complete your vocabulary and chapter
summary. When finished, you may work on homework
or the chapter 4 poster project.
Chapter 4
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
abounds with conflict. This chapter presents several conflicts that affect various characters’ lives.
Activity – Chapter 4
Choose one of the conflicts listed on your handout and create a poster that includes: a summary of the conflict the actions, words, opinions, and beliefs that
contribute to the conflict which characters are involved he type of conflict (internal, external) graphic symbols that represent to the conflict the resolution, if there is one Be sure to make your poster neat and colorful.
Poster Activity – Ch. 4