We are planning to read the novel Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor as our next novel. This novel is more advanced than the novels we have read so far this year in the areas of comprehension, vocabulary, and content. It is an excellent story with many teachable concepts and life lessons! 

The story is set in Mississippi during the 1930s where a little girl named Cassie and the Logan family is forced to endure discrimination and prejudice because of their race. They must stand up for what they believe in, show true courage, and fight for their rights to keep their land and their dignity. In order to stay true to the tragic events of this historical time period, there is some language in the book concerning these discriminatory issues. Please let me know if you have concerns or questions about this. I plan to read this novel aloud during class just as we did last year. This novel is worth 10 points on AR.