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Roll of Thunder - Journal Directions

Your name and class period go on the front cover.



Write the Title and Author of our novel on page 1 of the composition
book/spiral notebook.

Pages 2 and 3 are for notes on Setting and a map, which we will add
after watching an introductory powerpoint. The state of Mississippi
should be highlighted, with the towns of Vicksburg and Strawberry
marked. Also highlight and label Chicago, IL, the Mississippi River, and
our state.

Pages 4 17 are to be used for 14 Main Characters in this novel. Label
the margin at the top of each page with the character names as given
in the chart below.

Then use a ruler to make a line 3 inches to the left of the red margin
line from the top blue line to the bottom of each page.

On the left side you will make a scale drawing of each character, and
color it in to match the novel description, do these after you have
read the chapters as listed below.

The type of clothes the characters are wearing and anything they are
carrying should match the time period, and be reflective of their social
standing or job.











Character Scaled Height 1=10 Chapter
Little Man 4 1
Christopher-John 5 1
Cassie 6 1
Stacey 6 1
Mama 7 2
Big Ma 7 2
Papa 7 2
Mr. Morrison 8 2
TJ Avery 6 5
Lillian Jean Simms 6 5
Jeremy Simms 5 5
Mr. Jamison 7 7
Uncle Hammer 7 7
Mr. Granger 7 7

On the column on the right side of each character page you will add
important notes for that character,

Include as much of the following as you can:
-age
-race
-characters point-of-view on the topic of racial equality
-relationship to Cassie, if any
-occupation (or grade in school)
-full name
-social/economic standing (ex. lower class/poor or upper
class/rich)
- 2 or 3 adjectives that can be used to describe the
character, some examples are given on the next page







aggressive intelligent ignorant timid

cruel loving scheming brave

fair loyal self-confident kind

garrulous nave shy rude

humorous patient sly protective

idealistic perceptive spunky realistic

insecure practical strong lazy

compassionate cheerful protective fearful

determined selfish serious hard-working

greedy trustworthy thoughtful curious










On pages 18 25 you will be stapling in Vocabulary Handouts, you will
want to study these each week before the quiz on Friday.

Pages 26 35 are reserved for short answers to questions. Copy the
following onto Page 26:


Journal Questions


Directions: Write one question at the top of a journal
page. Answer using complete sentences, and always cite
an example from the book to support your answer. Use
quotation marks and give the page number when you cite
examples from the novel.


Journal questions will be distributed by the teacher weekly for Ch. 1
9. A Socratic seminar will take the place of written questions and
answers during the last week of the novel unit, so there will not be any
written questions for chapters 10 12.


Journal Grading Rubric

Title page 10
Setting notes & map 20
Vocab Handouts 20
Character Scale Drawing/Notes 280 (20 pts each)
Journal Questions 270 (30 pts each)

Total /600

* Half of the points will count towards your Reading Grade, and half towards your Writing
grade.

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