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Writing Prompts for " Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry" By: Mildred Taylor
Student should read each chapter completely and respond
to the writing prompt for that chapter.
Chapter 1: How do you feel about reading books? Give reasons for your answer.
Chapter 2: Explain what you think The Great Depression was and compare it to your everyday living.
Chapter 3: What is Civil disobedience? Is it ever justified or not? Give reasons for your answer.
Chapter 4: Do you think you should tell on your friend if they are doing wrong? Explain.
Chapter 5: Give an example of a character being treated unfairly and explain how it made you feel.
Chapter 6: What is manipulation? Give examples of manipulation in the book and in everyday life.
Chapter 7: Describe Uncle Hammers physical charaterics and his personality.
Chpater 8: What is racism? Give some examples of racism that you may have encounter or tell how you can help racist people.
Chapter 9: What is a symbol? List 10 symbols and what they represent.
Chapter 10: Describe the weather throughout the book.
Chapter 11: Write 10 things that you know about the author Mildred Taylor.
Chapter 12: What is fiction and non-fiction. Tell what type of book this is.