Taylor] writes not with rancor or bitterness of indignities, but with pride, strength, and respect for humanity.- The New York Times Book Review It is the land that gives the Logans their courage and pride, for no matter how others may degrade them, the Logans possess soemthing no one can take away. Why is the land so important to Cassie's family? It takes the events of one turbulent year-the year of the night riders and the burnings, the year a white girl humiliates Cassie in public simply because she is black-to show Cassie that having a place of their own is the Logan family's lifeblood. With the land to hold them together, nothing can tear the Logans apart. The stunning repackage of a timeless Newbery Award Winner, with cover art by two-time Caldecott Honor Award winner Kadir Nelson As Cassie grows, she begins to experience the injustice that plagues the people in her community.This Description may be from another edition of this product. In an attempt to change how things are, the Logan family puts themselves and their livelihood in danger. They remain in debt and forced to shop at the Wallace Store, who’s owners commit unspeakable violence against them. Many families just like Cassie’s struggle to make ends meet. Living in the South is dangerous during this time. As Cassie struggles to accept “how things are” in their town for African-Americans, she witnesses firsthand the prejudice and racism that her family and others experience on a daily basis. However, they are in danger of losing it. This family is lucky, they own their own farm land. The story follows Cassie, a young girl part of the Logan family. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry tells the story of an African-American family and their struggles while living in southern Mississippi during the Great Depression. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.

Create a social media profile for one of the characters in the book. Research how racism and slavery look today, then rewrite the 13th Amendment to reflect these modern times. Put yourself in Cassie’s shoes and explain what the Logan land means to her family. Answer comprehension questions about Uncle Hammer’s visit for Christmas. Explain what Cassie is suggesting when the kids talk about Mr. Imagine what Little Man is beginning to learn after the incident with the school books. The questions are challenging enough to push students to think deeply about the text.

Both eBook & Print Book Order #: CC+P2715Įxperience the importance of land and effects of racism on an African-American family living in the South in the 1930s.

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