Roll of the Thunder Hear my Cry, the story write by Mildred Taylor of one African American Family figthing to stay together and Strong in the face of brutal racist attacks, illnes, poverty and betrayal in the Deep South of the 1930.

Dear Students, watch the next video about the author, Mildred Taylor, and write your opinion regarding to black people who were enslaved.

"It is my hope that the children who read my books, the Logans will provide those heroes missing from the schoolbooks of my childhood, black men, women and children of whom the can be proud. Mildred Taylor.

A Family Tree of Characters

WHAT IS THE LOGAN FAMILY TREE?

Dear Students, look at the crossword below and describe your favorite character.

Dear students, check out this important video. It’s in your best interests to learn how to improve reading comprehension.

What types of writing mistakes did you make as a student?

Mary Logan Loses Her Job

After a visit to her classroom by several members of the school board, the Logan children's mother Mary loses her teaching job. Why do you think she was fired? 

Uncle Hammer lays down the law.

Uncle Hammer lays down the law. 

When Stacey admits that he gave his new coat to TJ, Uncle Hammer gave him a tongue-lashing. One of the things he tells Stacey is, "You care what a lot of useless people say 'bout you you'll never get anywhere, 'cause there's a lotta folks don't want you to make it."
What does Hammer mean by this?
Have you ever found yourself being too worried about what other people say and think about you? What can you learn from Stacey's experience?