Additional Resources Used in Class
Enrichment Activities
- Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry – Projects and Activities
- Create a poem similar to the one in Chapter 11, make a family tree for Cassie, or find other activities to supplement the student understanding of the book.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry – Synopsis and The Melting Pot Activity - This activity will help your students understand highlights and concepts of the book.
- The Struggle Against Segregation
- Students learn some of the history of segregation in the United States by reading about the Little Rock Nine, a courageous group of students who helped advance educational opportunities for African Americans in the 1950s.
The Logan Family - Have students read the award-winning sequels to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry . Let the Circle Be Unbroken and The Road to Memphis are good ways to learn more about the Logans' fight for survival.
African – American Heroes - Learn about the important African – Americans who have made an impact on the United States. Students can pick a famous person to research and write about.