1. Before We Read…  Please read the background on page 508  Then, take a few minutes to preview the pictures on the following slides.

2. A run on the bank.

3. Bread lines

4. A walk through the “dust bowl”

5. Cotton fields

6. Children picking cotton

7. Agree or Disagree? Read each statement on page 508 and rate how much you agree or disagree, using the following rate system: The numbers closer to 0 mean that you disagree and the numbers closer to 5 mean that you agree. Be prepared to share your answers! Disagree 012345Agree

8. While you read… Jot a few notes about the following characters, especially about their personalities.  Cassie  Christopher-John  Little Man  Stacey

9. After you read… 1. IF you have read Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, add a few memorable details about the different characters to your already existing notes. If you have not read the book, obviously you will not be able to do this. 2. Grab a ½ sheet of paper from the teacher desk. Create two meaningful discussion questions about this story.