Students will complete their Bloom Ball Project (*see description below) using the book, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. There are 12 mini-assignments in all that must be completed. This assignment is NOT optional and is due the first day of school on Monday, August 26, 2013. *PLEASE NOTE: There will be an assessment over Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry upon the students’ return to Shoesmith in August.
Summer Reading Assignment:
Bloom Ball Book Report
Required Reading: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
Directions for Activity:
Directions for Activity:
- You will use Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry to complete 12 of the activities listed below.
- Write your responses on loose-leaf/lined paper. You must write the TITLE of each activity before writing or drawing your response.
- All written responses must be neatly written and in COMPLETE sentences.
- You must complete Activities #1-9. These activities are NOT optional. For Activities #10-14, choose THREE of the activities to complete.
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KNOWLEDGE
Activity #1: Design the Cover
*Illustrate the cover of the book. You may re-illustrate the cover of the book or you may create your own, unique design. You MUST include the title of the book, the author, and your design must be COLORED. Activity #2: About the Author
*Write the author’s name and four to six (4-6) interesting facts about the author. Below are two great websites to find information on Mildred D. Taylor.
*Illustrate the cover of the book. You may re-illustrate the cover of the book or you may create your own, unique design. You MUST include the title of the book, the author, and your design must be COLORED. Activity #2: About the Author
*Write the author’s name and four to six (4-6) interesting facts about the author. Below are two great websites to find information on Mildred D. Taylor.
COMPREHENSION
Activity #3: Summary
*Write a brief summary of the book. Your summary must be at least 5 COMPLETE sentences.
*Write a brief summary of the book. Your summary must be at least 5 COMPLETE sentences.
APPLICATION
Activity #4: Story Illustration/Story Map
*Draw a picture or map of the setting from the story. Write three (3) sentences to describe this setting. Think about:
*Draw a picture or map of the setting from the story. Write three (3) sentences to describe this setting. Think about:
- Where (what place) is the story happening? (Is the setting rural? Urban?)
- When does the story take place? (Does the story take place in the past? The present? The future? What year does it take place in?)
- Are there any important events taking place at the same time as the story?
ANALYSIS
Activity #5: Powerful Part
*Describe an exciting, suspenseful, powerful or sad part of the book. Write AT LEAST five (5) sentences explaining this part and WHY you chose it.
Activity #6: Character Analysis
*Write a description (at least 5 sentences) of one of the main characters in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. You must include at least 4 character traits for this character. Use the Character Traits page included in this packet to help you. Make sure grammar, spelling, and punctuation are correct! The characters you may choose from are: Cassie Logan, Stacey Logan, T.J. Avery, Mama Logan, or Harlan Granger.
Activity #7: Compare & Contrast
*Compare and contrast two characters in the story. Using the H-Chart circle, list 4-5 differences EACH, and 3-4 similarities. Choose from the following characters: (10)
*Describe an exciting, suspenseful, powerful or sad part of the book. Write AT LEAST five (5) sentences explaining this part and WHY you chose it.
Activity #6: Character Analysis
*Write a description (at least 5 sentences) of one of the main characters in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. You must include at least 4 character traits for this character. Use the Character Traits page included in this packet to help you. Make sure grammar, spelling, and punctuation are correct! The characters you may choose from are: Cassie Logan, Stacey Logan, T.J. Avery, Mama Logan, or Harlan Granger.
Activity #7: Compare & Contrast
*Compare and contrast two characters in the story. Using the H-Chart circle, list 4-5 differences EACH, and 3-4 similarities. Choose from the following characters: (10)
- T.J. Avery & Stacey Logan
- Papa Logan & Mr. Granger
SYNTHESIS
Activity #8: Epilogue
*What is life like for the Logan family after the book ends? What do you think happens to T.J. Avery? Write a 1-2 paragraph “Epilogue”. (An epilogue is a short passage added at the end of a book or story that tells what happens to the main characters).
*What is life like for the Logan family after the book ends? What do you think happens to T.J. Avery? Write a 1-2 paragraph “Epilogue”. (An epilogue is a short passage added at the end of a book or story that tells what happens to the main characters).
EVALUATION
Activity #9: In My Opinion
*Write an opinion of the story. Would you recommend it to a friend? Why or why not? Your recommendation must be at least 5 sentences with correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation!
*Write an opinion of the story. Would you recommend it to a friend? Why or why not? Your recommendation must be at least 5 sentences with correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation!
*For Activities #10-14, Choose THREE Activities to Complete!
Activity #10: Add a Character
*Add a new character to the story and explain how he or she would change or add to the story. Draw a picture of the character.
Activity #11: Theme
*Identify one major theme from the book and explain it in a theme statement. Provide two important quotations that are directly related to the theme you have chosen.
Activity #12: Name Poem
*Create a NAME POEM (Acrostic poem) for your favorite character in the book. Each of the letters should be a word, statement, or sentence that describes/details that character.
Activity #13: Climax/Most Exciting Part
*Draw or describe the CLIMAX of the story.
Activity #14: Vocabulary
*Choose FIVE VOCABULARY WORDS from the story. Provide the definition, example, and synonym for each word.
*Add a new character to the story and explain how he or she would change or add to the story. Draw a picture of the character.
Activity #11: Theme
*Identify one major theme from the book and explain it in a theme statement. Provide two important quotations that are directly related to the theme you have chosen.
Activity #12: Name Poem
*Create a NAME POEM (Acrostic poem) for your favorite character in the book. Each of the letters should be a word, statement, or sentence that describes/details that character.
Activity #13: Climax/Most Exciting Part
*Draw or describe the CLIMAX of the story.
Activity #14: Vocabulary
*Choose FIVE VOCABULARY WORDS from the story. Provide the definition, example, and synonym for each word.
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