Description
The Great Depression was a difficult time for most Americans, and the difficulty was magnified if you were black and lived in the South. Although many of the black families around Strawberry, Mississippi are sharecroppers, the Logan family owns the land they work. Their independence allows them to help other families in need, but also draws unwanted attention from their white neighbors. In 1933 Mississippi, racist "night men" terrorize the Logans and their neighbors with acts of violence against black families. Young Cassie Logan must learn how to respond to the prejudice and injustice she experiences as she comes to realize the importance of the land to her family.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Digital Download Literature Study Guide
Formatted with your Middle School grade student in mind, Progeny Press language arts study guides divide the book into writing assignments and lessons that strengthen their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and refine their critical analysis and writing skills. Each Progeny Press novel study accomplishes all of this without busy work that can drain the fun out of reading and literature! Kids have loved using Progeny Press ELA curriculum in homeschool, co-ops, and private schools around the world for over 30 years!
What Progeny Press' Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Literature Curriculum Digital Study Guide provides your Middle School student:
ELA Built for Ages 11–14 • Grades 6–8
Our faith-based literature study guide helps students strengthen their reading and comprehension skills through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
About the Author: Discover the remarkable life of Mildred D. Taylor and uncover how her experiences and heritage influenced the creation of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
Background Information: Step into the historical landscape of the Civil Rights era and learn how it continues to impact life today.
Vocabulary: Engage in fun exercises to expand and enhance your vocabulary. These practical activities are designed to make learning new words enjoyable and easy.
Literary Techniques: From exploring characters and settings to unraveling the threads of irony, foreshadowing, and symbolism, unearth the layers that create the narrative's depth.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Examine the moral lessons and character values embedded in the narrative. Touch on themes of friendship, revenge, injustice, perseverance, and the power of wise choices.
Activities and Writing Assignments: From mapping the novel's landscapes to digiing into research, exploring the musical dimensions of the story, and expressing your thoughts through journaling and writing, let your creativity flourish.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Expand your literary horizons with a curated reading list featuring more works by Mildred D. Taylor and other titles that tie in with, or are similar to, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
What Will You Need?
A Complete Language Arts Experience with Progeny Press
- A copy of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
- A Bible (digital or physical)
- A dictionary (child-friendly or online)
This flexible homeschool resource includes open-ended discussions and optional writing activities that support foundational ELA skills without overwhelming growing learners.
Designed for YOU
- Homeschool families looking for Christian literature curriculum
- Schools looking for high quality ELA materials
- Parents wanting to build reading comprehension and character
- Co-ops and small group instruction
These guides work well on their own or alongside your preferred grammar and phonics program.
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- Easy to follow and open-and-go
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- No busywork—just meaningful, faith-filled learning
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