The Sneetches and Civil Rights

Grade Level
6-8
private
LEARNING PLAN
Essential Question
  • How does "The Sneetches" relate to what we are talking about in "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry"?
  • What civil rights issues did you see in "The Sneetches"?
  • What civil rights issues have you read about in "Roll of Thunder"?
  • How can you make a difference in your community and world?
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