Obtain student buy-in and build anticipation for key concepts by having student’s research themes and track them while reading. Early in the unit, have students research the denotation, connotation, key historical events, and illustrate the theme word or phrase. On the back, students track key moments in the text that relate to the prompt. After reading, students consider these key events and develop the author’s theme statement. I hope these tips help you maximize student buy-in and interest in your next unit! Save time and money with this Bundle: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Bundle Check out other resources for this text: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry - Anticipation Guide & Reflection Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry - Quote Analysis & Reading Quizzes Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry - Socratic Method - Post Reading Discussions Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry - Character Analysis Packet, Theme, & Project Mildred D. Taylor - Author Study - Profile and Social Media Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry - Visual Theme and Quote Poster for Bulletin Boards --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interested in more resources for Secondary ELA? Visit our store here: SJBrull Store - Secondary ELA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------