7th & 8th Grade ELA 01/22-01/26

--Read Chapters 3-4 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.

--Write vocabulary words and definitions. Chapter 3 Vocabulary 1. Embittered – Made angry or resentful due to unfair treatment. 2. Conspiratorially – Acting in a secretive way, as if planning something sneaky. 3. Recoil – To quickly draw back, often from shock or fear. 4. Devious – Sneaky or dishonest. 5. Raucous – Loud and disruptive. Chapter 4 Vocabulary 1. Reprimand – A harsh scolding or correction. 2. Languidly – In a slow or relaxed way, often due to tiredness. 3. Adamant – Stubborn or unwilling to change one’s mind. 4. Guttural – A deep, harsh-sounding voice or sound. 5. Revoked – Taken back or canceled.

Answer the following questions: Chapter 3 1. “By the end of October the rain had come, falling heavily upon the six-inch layer of dust, which had had its own way for more than two months.” Which figurative language device is being used with “which had had its own way”? 2. “At first the rain had merely splotched the dust, which seemed to be rejoicing in its own resiliency and laughing at the heavy drops thudding against it;” Which figurative language device is being used here? 3. “Mama issued us dried calf-skins which we flung over our heads and shoulders like stiff cloaks.” Which figurative language device is being used with "like stiff cloaks"? 4. How does Big Ma make Little Man feel better about being splashed by the bus? 5. What happens to Jeremy when he tries to make friends with the Logans? 6. Summarize the revenge the Logans took on the bus. 7. Who are the “night men”? 8. What did Cassie see that made her understand why Mr. Morrison came to stay with them? Chapter 4 1. Describe T.J.’s personality. What do you think about him? Explain. 2. What ulterior motive did T.J. have concerning Mama’s book on ancient Egyptians? 3. Why do you suppose Stacey resents Mr. Morrison? 4. Summarize what happened in school between T.J. and Stacey. 5. Do you think there will be additional friction between T.J. and Stacey? Explain. 6. What did Mr. Morrison explain to Stacey about the fight? 7. Why didn’t Mr. Morrison tell on the children? 8. Why is Big Ma so determined not to sell the land to Mr. Granger? 9. What did Mama use to “punish” the children? Was it effective? Explain. 10. What plan did Mama come up with about the Wallaces? What obstacles will be in her way? 11. What does Mama's plan tell you about her? 12. What is the tone of this novel?