Cassie and her brothers are constantly faced with a harsh reality: Because of the color of their skin, they’re not allowed the same freedoms and opportunities as many of their neighbors’ children. They can’t help but feel frustrated and resentful, and their parents aren’t always sure how to help them. In Chapters 2 and 3, the Logan children take matters into their own hands. Will their plan make things better—or worse?
Read Your Text
Before continuing with this lesson, you should read Chapters 2 and 3 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
As you read, see if you can answer these questions for yourself:
| What is Stacey’s plan to stop the bus from splashing mud on them—at least for a little while? |
| What does Cassie worry about at night? |
| With scary things happening near his home, how does Papa try to protect his family? |
| What golden keys represent the most important details in Chapters 2 and 3? |
When you finish the reading assignment for this lesson (Chapters 2 and 3), return to this lesson to complete the remaining activities and the lesson quiz.
