Roll Of Thunder Hear My Cry Summary
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A) The first issue would be tied to using social and political books in the classroom. On page 61, the author mentions Ian’s Walk which is a book on the topic of Autism. Although this book could be used in a classroom, teachers may not use books with topics on social issues because it might be too disturbing for the children. A study about sexual preferences was an example used but there was a bit of an uproar due to the religious views of others. This is an issue that could definitely arise when reading books that have to do with social and political issues.
B) Authentic and multicultural literature are another issue relating to choosing and using multicultural trade books. Authentic trade books often include social and political issues that are directly related to a race, class, language, and more. One problem that may arise when reading a specific book in the classroom is relating it to children that are not of that same background. This may not help students see themselves in the literature.
C) Page 65 mentions a couple of issues right away in the International literature principle. The books are not usually easy to find in a classroom and much of the international study books are taught in social studies and history textbooks. Another problem with choosing books with an international …show more content…
Regarding social and political books, page 60 of the text, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry includes political and social issues. An example of political issues in the book would be the segregation and inequality within the school system. African American children were segregated from white children due to laws set by congress. Social issues were obvious as African American students were deemed the “lesser” race. In the book, Cassie says "Ah, shoot! White ain't nothing!” This shows the social differences and feelings even African American children felt toward white
A) The first issue would be tied to using social and political books in the classroom. On page 61, the author mentions Ian’s Walk which is a book on the topic of Autism. Although this book could be used in a classroom, teachers may not use books with topics on social issues because it might be too disturbing for the children. A study about sexual preferences was an example used but there was a bit of an uproar due to the religious views of others. This is an issue that could definitely arise when reading books that have to do with social and political issues.
B) Authentic and multicultural literature are another issue relating to choosing and using multicultural trade books. Authentic trade books often include social and political issues that are directly related to a race, class, language, and more. One problem that may arise when reading a specific book in the classroom is relating it to children that are not of that same background. This may not help students see themselves in the literature.
C) Page 65 mentions a couple of issues right away in the International literature principle. The books are not usually easy to find in a classroom and much of the international study books are taught in social studies and history textbooks. Another problem with choosing books with an international …show more content…
Regarding social and political books, page 60 of the text, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry includes political and social issues. An example of political issues in the book would be the segregation and inequality within the school system. African American children were segregated from white children due to laws set by congress. Social issues were obvious as African American students were deemed the “lesser” race. In the book, Cassie says "Ah, shoot! White ain't nothing!” This shows the social differences and feelings even African American children felt toward white