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Which subject	Literature
What topic	Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 8
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Objectives

• Understand the main themes of the novel "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry."
• Analyze character development and relationships within the story.
• Discuss the historical and cultural context of the novel.
• Enhance reading comprehension skills through discussion and analysis.

Materials

• Copies of "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (if needed for multimedia)
• Handouts with discussion questions
• Notebooks for student notes

Grade/Age Group

Grade 8 (Ages 13-14)

Subject

Literature

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the national English Language Arts standards focusing on reading comprehension, analysis of literary texts, and discussion skills.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to the Novel	5	Briefly introduce the author and context of the story. Discuss key themes such as racism, family, and resilience.
2	Reading Excerpt	10	Read a selected excerpt from the novel. Encourage students to follow along and jot down initial thoughts.
3	Group Discussion	7	Facilitate a class discussion on the excerpt. Use handouts with guided questions to prompt analysis.
4	Character Analysis	5	In pairs or small groups, have students analyze the development of a chosen character. They should consider motivations and relationships with other characters.
5	Review and Wrap-up	3	Summarize key points from the discussion and character analysis. Reinforce the significance of the themes explored.
6	Homework Assignment	0	Hand out the homework assignment without requiring presentations. Students will write a reflection on a theme discussed in class.

Homework

• Write a 1-2 page reflection on one of the themes of "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry." Students should support their ideas with examples from the text and personal reflection. This will be collected at the beginning of the next class for evaluation.

Assessment

• Participation in discussions and group work will informally assess students' understanding.
• Homework reflections will be graded based on clarity, understanding of themes, and textual support.

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