In the previous lesson, titled Thinking Together, you spent some time learning about collaborative discussions and how they can help you understand and appreciate great literature. You'll put your new knowledge to work in this discussion as you and your classmates consider what makes Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry a classic young adult novel.

Look back at your journal entry for the lesson Thinking Together. You should have written lots of questions about the novel--its characters, its plot, and possible themes. You should have written some possible answers to your questions as well.