1. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
By: Mildred Taylor
Predict what the story might be about just by hearing the title.

2. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
By: Mildred Taylor
Predict what the story might be about by looking at the cover.

3. Answer these questions
Are you interested in …
* Stories about children and their brothers and sisters?
* Stories about the South?
* Stories about adventure and life-or-death struggles?
* Stories dealing with young people having experiences that make them become more mature?
* Stories that show a young person is capable of making important decisions and taking action?
* Stories that show that life continues even after tragic instances occur?

4. Why might a person think he/she has the right to kill someone?

5. How can racial prejudice affect a child’s life?

6. How does a family remain strong when pressures are trying to tear it apart?

7. What is it like being the child of a teacher?

8. In a family with three boys and one girl, would the girl be treated differently?

9. What makes a person STRONG or COURAGEOUS in the face of tragedy
What makes a person STRONG or COURAGEOUS in the face of tragedy? What might the source be for such strength?