Original PromptCreate a comprehensive character development planning activity that helps 7th grade students analyze and organize evidence of character transformation in "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by comparing each character's traits, motivations, and actions from the beginning versus the end of the novel. The activity should guide students to identify specific textual evidence, understand cause-and-effect relationships in character growth, and structure their analysis into a coherent argument about how and...
This learning resource focuses on analyzing character growth, specifically in the novel 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.' It aims to help students identify character traits, motivations, and the changes they undergo throughout the story. The resource includes explicit goals and success criteria for understanding character development, supported by examples, such as the transformation of Cassie Logan and her relationships with other characters like Stacey Logan and T.J. Avery. Students are encouraged to use active reading strategies and reasoning frameworks to cite evidence and explain the reasons behind character changes. Additionally, there are opportunities for deeper analysis connecting character growth to overarching themes such as injustice and resilience.