1. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor Take out a clean sheet of paper and either a pencil, a blue pen, or a black pen

2. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor You are going to write a letter to your parent/guardian regarding the need for our upcoming required novel Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Copy the following letter onto your own sheet of paper.

3. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor Dear Mom, Dad, Parental Unit, Guardian [pick ONLY one], I am writing this letter to let you know that on Monday, February 1 st I will need a copy of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor for Mrs. Gingras’ ELA class.

4. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor Because the other 7 th grade ELA class will be reading this novel as well, it would be in my best interest to obtain this book sooner rather than later.

5. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor If we have any difficulty (whether it be financial or otherwise) getting a copy of this book, we should let Mrs. Gingras know by Tuesday, January 19 th.

6. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor NEW PARAGRAPH…NEW LINE Please sign the bottom of my paper on the provided line letting my teacher know that I have made you aware of this requirement.

7. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor I will in turn take this letter with your signature on it back to class tomorrow for a grade.

8. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor Thank you! Your [first and last] name _____________________________ Parent SignatureDate