Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Middle School Language Arts Together

Build Understanding and Compassion Through Powerful Storytelling

Explore American history and themes of justice, resilience, and family with our Middle School Language Arts Together curriculum featuring Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor.

This literature-based program supports middle school learners (grades 6–8) with a rich blend of reading, discussion, and skill-building activities—all designed to be done together.

What's Included:

• Read Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry aloud or listen together, sparking meaningful conversations
• Encourage students to reflect on historical context, character choices, and powerful themes
• Help students interact with the text for deeper comprehension and insight
• Build memory, sequencing, and oral expression through both written and spoken narration
• Use sentence-level strategies and composition from The Writing Revolution to strengthen writing confidence and skill
• Reinforce grammar and mechanics while growing your student’s vocabulary
• Invite students to connect personally with the text by collecting impactful quotes

Why Choose Language Arts Together:

• Designed to be used with multiple students learning at different levels, together
• Clear plans, ready-to-use printables, and minimal prep time
• Blends reading, writing, grammar, and thinking in one cohesive experience
• Meets students where they are and supports steady growth

This unit invites your family into a powerful story while strengthening your middle schooler’s language arts foundation—all through the lens of shared learning.

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