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Breaking the Barrier

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Middle schoolers participate in a game based on bullying. In this social justice lesson, students read Taylor's Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and discuss the mistreatment of African-Americans in the book. Middle schoolers then relate the treatment of African-Americans to the treatment of their peers. 

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roll of thunder, hear my cry, mildred d. taylor, diversity, accepting others, bullying, social justice

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bullying, diversity education, roll of thunder hear my cry, social justice, english language arts
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6th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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