In your journal, write down two possible themes from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Then write down a question about each theme that you could ask during a collaborative discussion.

Write 3 parallel sentences about an animal of your choice

Used for an event that has been completed before the present moment in time. simple past past perfect perfect progressive past perfect progressive

The man took strong sharp sudden bites, just like the dog. the figurative language in this excerpt serves to a. give the convict animalistic qualities. b. provide a relatable example of how the convict ate. c. set a scary mood. d. use alliteration to catch the reader's attention.