Novel Study: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Discussion Guide #2

Encourage critical thinking and support literacy development with these discussion questions for chapters 5–8 of Mildred D. Taylor’s Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. With these thought-provoking comprehension and analysis questions, readers will explore some of the major events in these chapters, like the trip to Strawberry and how the characters respond. Students will also examine the dynamics between characters, such as the the rift between Stacey and T.J., the relationship between the Logans and Mr. Jamison, and the relationship between the Logans and Mr. Granger. Click “View answer key” to see sample student responses and context. And be sure to check out the full set of worksheets related to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.