Roll of thunder hear my cry

1. Roll of thunder hear my cry By: Julie Parsons

2. Theme Be happy with what you have!!!!

3. Quote1 “Pick it up” she ordered. “NO!!” He defined. Page #24 Little man should have been more appreciative for the books because they don’t that much stuff, and little man should been happy for what he got cause a little can be so much more..

4. lyrics You can't always get what you want You can't always get what you want You can't always get what you want But if you try sometimes well you might find You get what you need You can’t always get what you want (Rolling Stones)

5. Why the lyrics relate to the theme • I chose these lyrics because It is true that you can’t get what you want all the time but you can get what you need.

6. Quote 2 “Let the boy go get the coat” Page #142 Stacey shouldn’t have gave his coat o Tj because that was a gift And he wouldn’t never gotten a coat like that if mama and papa bought It”

7. Lyrics And it's a sad picture, the final blow hits you Somebody else gets what you wanted again You know it's all the same, another time and place Repeating history and your getting sick of it Change (Taylor Swift)

8. I chose this because it talks about how someone gets what you wanted and it repeats over and over and if you think about Tj was talking about Stacey and how he looked like a fat preacher and give it to him. Stacey shouldn't Of listened to Tj cause that was a gift and the best coat that he has.

9. Quote 3 Page #226 • “Mrs. Logan don’t ask me to go.” • Mama doesn’t want him to get hurt even though she knows they need him.

10. Lyrics Broken arms all in a row There's someone there to grow. Don't wanna hurt you. Hit you, hate you, bend you, break you anyway they can. They'd like to hurt you. Laugh about it, shout about it, doubt it all you want: They want to hurt you. Don't you understand? They want to hurt you. I'll stop them if I can, won't let them hurt you. This world is full of people who want to hurt you(Salim Houallah)

11. The reasons I picked this is because you should understand people are here for you and even though he could get hurt he wants to stay with the Logans

12. Quote 4 Page # 240 • (“ They been mighty fine friends to me “) Better than y’all. See what they gave me. He tugged at the coat. • Tj should have been happy with what he had cause what he had is better than what he has

13. Lyrics-Usher , you got it bad You got it, you got it bad If you miss a day without your friend Your whole life's off track You know you got it bad when You stuck in the house you don't wanna have fun 'Cos all you think about You got it bad when you're out with someone

14. I chose this song because it talks about how you are missing a day with out your friend and if you think about it you should be happy that your friends Were there for you in this case Tj was being selfish if you think about it.

15. Quote 5 page #49 “How come you always hanging around us anyway”. “Cause I like y’all.” The white boy (Jeremy)didn’t care the Logans were black he still hung out with them anyway

16. Lyrics Why do you come here ? And why do you hang around ? I'm so sorry I'm so sorry Sued Ehad- Morrissey

17. These lyrics is about 2 people one always asking why the other is always hangs around.. If you think of the meaning of the song You can see that the person should have been happy That some one want to be there

18. Event 1 Page #115 • Cassie gets pushed to the road by Mr. Simmis for not apologizing to his daughter in Strawberry. • Lillian Jean should have been already happy because Cassie already apologized and not make her do it again also Lillian Jeans dad should of not pushed her.

19. Lyrics There must be some way out of here Said the joker to the thief There's too much confusion I can't get no relief Bob Dylan - All Along The Watchtower

20. I chose this because the lyrics is about a person does not understand and gets called names. It relates to the theme because you should be happy that you don’t Understand yet cause when you find out you will not like the answer.

21. Event 2 page # 276 • Cassie thinks Tj will always be there but now he has to leave. • Cassie should of appriceated how Tj was there like when he was because he may never be there again..

22. Lyrics s this the way it's meant to be? Only dreaming that you're missing me I'm waiting here at home I'll be crazy now you're gone There's an empty place in my heart Without my Anna it will break apart It won't heal, it never fades away I'll be thinking 'bout you everyday Basshunter- Now You're Gone

23. I chose these lyrics because It about a guy who has lost a girl And he missis her. If you connect this with the theme you can see that the man should have been happy when he had the girl and been nice to her.

24. Event 3 Page.. # 187 • I got me a family. That’s a good pay I’d say. Mr. Morrison wants to get a job to help the Logans out. • Mr. Morrison was happy because he has a real family and he didn’t care he wasn’t getting paid much money.

25. Lyrics If you got a problem, don't care what it is If you need a hand, I can assure you this I can help, I got two strong arms I can help It would sure do me good, to do you good Let me help

26. I chose these lyrics because it talks about a guy being there for you and you should be happy that he is there.

27. Event 4 Page… # 169 It was Granger land before Logan Slave Land. Mr. Granger came to the Logans and tried to get the land. Mr. Granger should have been happy with what he has cause he has more land and share croppers.

28. Lyrics Dear landlord Please don't dismiss my case I'm not about to argue I'm not about to move to no other place Now, each of us has his own special gift And you know this was meant to be true And if you don't underestimate me I won't underestimate you

29. I chose these lyrics because the because it is telling the landlord the he will not leave and as you can tell the guy is happy that he has a place.

30. Symbol…….. LAND • The symbol is inside the book the book basically surrounds the land. • The reason why is on there land they do not have to follow any ones rules.

31. The end