Mildred Taylor
Lesson plans for Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Building Dreams: Who is there to help you?
Themes and activities to accompany Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry.

Comparing a Movie to the Novel Which Inspired It
This printable document includes links to model essays.

Exploring Prejudice in Young Adult Literature through Drama and Role Play
This article discusses ways to use drama activities to support study of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Strategies include role play, improvisation, "hot seating," and tableau (freeze frame).

The Land
Summary, analysis, and discussion questions.

The Land
Synopsis, 4 discussion questions, and 4 ideas for postreading activities.

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Summary. Follow the links under "Related Resources" for discussion questions, vocabulary, and follow-up activities.

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
The 4 activities in this SCORE guide focus on the Civil Rights Movement and are designed for sixth graders.

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Thirteen discussion questions and a suggestion for research.

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Nine discussion questions.

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Vocabulary and chapter-by-chapter reading questions.

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Two activities to develop literacy skills.

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Suggestions for post-reading activities.

Teacher's Study Guide for Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry
Prereading, literary concepts, response logs, and activities.

Using Pictures to Teach Narrative Writing with Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Students respond to pictures depicting segregation. They write a story from the point of view of someone in the picture.