Before We Read… Please read the background on page

508 Then, take a few minutes to preview the

pictures on the following slides.

A run on the bank.

Bread lines

A walk through the “dust bowl”

Cotton fields

Children picking cotton

Agree or Disagree?Read each statement on page 508 and rate how much you agree or disagree, using the following rate system: The numbers closer to 0 mean that you disagree and the numbers closer to 5 mean that you agree. Be prepared to share your answers!

Disagree 0 1 2 3 4 5 Agree

While you read…Jot a few notes about the following characters, especially about their personalities.

Cassie Christopher-John Little Man Stacey

After you read…1. IF you have read Roll of Thunder, Hear

My Cry, add a few memorable details about the different characters to your already existing notes. If you have not read the book, obviously you will not be able to do this.

2. Grab a ½ sheet of paper from the teacher desk. Create two meaningful discussion questions about this story.