Caroline+C

Chapter 1-3, Activity 1 1). Time - era –--mid 1930s - season (beginning of book) ---summer - age/period of life for Scout, Jem, Atticus---Scout 6, Jem 10, Atticus 2). Geography - area of world---Maycomb, Alabama, USA - climate -hot, humid - landscape/buildings--- small town with quaint, little houses with little gardens 3). Environment - occupations -teacher, lawyer, farmer, maid - lifestyle -old, country, rural town - morals/religion - christian, mind your own business - customs - like a regular family they wake up go to school and work, come home and play, dinner is cooked, all have supper together - family life - a close family, all American family - education -education starts in the firsts grade at the public school, Atticus and Calpurnia teaches them to read at home

Chapter 4-6, Activity 2 2). I Dare You Recall a time when you were dared to do something you felt was dangerous. How did you feel about the person/people who made the dare? Did you carry out the dare? Why or why not? Once only about a year ago a bunch of all my friends and I were having a sleepover. We were having a good time and acting all silly. Then my friend suggested that we should play truth or dare. When it was my turn to either answer a question or do a dare, I choose dare. My friends talked amongst themselves and finally told me the dare. The dare was to call this nice guy that has a crush on me, and tell him that he should get over me because I didn't like him. So I used my friends phone and called him he pick up and sounded really excited that his crush was calling him. At that moment, I realized that i couldn't do it so I said I had to go and hung up. It wasn't dangerous in the sense that it could possible cause my physical pain, it was more dangerous in the sense that it would hurt my pride and break someones heart and I just couldn't live with that kind of guilt. At first, I was kind of angry at my friends for even making me do something like that. Then I realized that they didn't really know this guy as much as i did and how much he liked me nor did they intentionally really try to emotionally kill this guy. I'm glad that I didn't carry out this dare because now him and I are friends.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Chapters 7-9 Activity 3- Journal

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">1). You Take that Back!

What type of insult would most provoke you? <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">– <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">An insult about your dress or appearance <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">– <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">An insult about your character or action <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">– <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">An insult about a friend or family member

Explain your reasons and suggest ways to deal with insults.

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">If someone were to insult me about a friend or family member I would take that insult more personlly than a normal. My friends and family make me who I am. For example if I were to be really nice to a friend that one of my other friends thought was weird and they commented and said something like, "Caroline, why would you ever talk to someone like that," then I would be really mad at them. Something like this has actually happened to me before and I ended up not being friends with the one that called me out on have a different friend. The best way to deal with a situation like this is to confront this person who is being mean to your friend. Do it with all sincerity and simply state that the person they are bullying is you're friend and you would appreciate it if they would accept the fact that you like that person. If they can't accept your friends then trust me they aren't worth it, but if they do then you can be friend with everyone. <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Chapters 13-15 Activity 5- Journal

Task: Respond to the following questions in a journal form. This is informal writing, and your response should be 6-8 sentences. Please type the questions above your response.

1). Mob Rule oHow would you define a mob? A mob is an angry or aggrivated group of people that are out to seek revenge in one form or another. They all believe in one concept that other people don't believe in and they want to show there rage.

o How does mob behavior differ from individual behavior?

First off, a mob can kind of persueade you into thinking one way and get you to do something that you neccessarilly wouldn't do if you were alone. With that said, a mob usually behaves more violently than an individual because since it's a group it can cause more destruction and enrage individuals and make them to think as one angry mind. Individual behavior is much less violent I believe because you can think clearly and your conscience can tell you whats right or wrong, not a group of enraged people.

o How would you handle an angry mob as opposed to an angry individual?

If I were to be confronted with an angry mob I would probably call the police, because if i didn't then it would be one against several others and that is not very good odds for me. They would have to be taken down by authority too because I'm only a citizen like they are and I can't control them since I'm of the same ranking. If I were to be confronted with an angry individual then I could probably get them to see that the need not to be angry. I could get them to understand the other side of whatever the situation is so that they are educated on both sides of the predicament.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Chapters 16-18 Activity 6- Journal

Task: Respond to the following questions in a journal form. This is informal writing, and your response should be 6-8 sentences. Please type the questions above your response.

1). Protecting the Innocent

What is your view about shielding children from unpleasant truths?
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Is it important for a child to know the truth or to keep a child in the dark?
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Is it right for a parent to lie to a child to shield him or her?

I believe that you should shield your children from unpleasant truths until they are old enough to handle it or understand it. Children should be innocent until neccessary to tell them the truth. For example, you wouldn't tell your child that Santa Claus isn't real would you? It ruins there thought of a perfect, magical world and no one wants that for their kids. I don't really think you need to lie to you child, you could maybe just explain in a very kid-friendly way and then explain it better as they grow up and are old enough. Only tell them what you think is appropriate for there age so that they can slowly mature into young adults through childhood.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Chapters 19-22 Activity 7- Building a Case

Good arguments follow certain rules. Three which are important in the court room are brevity, clarity, and thoroughness.

Task: Review the way that Atticus and Gilmer handle Tom’s case. You goal is to provide evidence from the trial to support each statement. Hints have been given throughout to help you.

Atticus’ Argument


 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella Ewell was probably injured by a left-handed man; therefore, Tom was not involved.
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella-her black eye was on the right eye
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella-her father is left-handed
 * 4) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom- can't even use his left arm brecause it was injured while working machinary as a young boy


 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">No medical evidence exists to prove a rape occurred.
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Heck Tate-stated that no medical attention was really needed
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Bob Ewell-ran to ge heck tate the detective, but not a doctor


 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">The Ewells are not credible witnesses.
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Bob Ewell- he is a drunk
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Bob Ewell- prejudice against African Americans
 * 4) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella -doesn't state the facts straight
 * 5) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella -gets frustrated while at the stand and runs away crying


 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom Robinson’s previous arrest was unimportant.
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom- he and other man got in a fight, both were accused
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom- only sent to jail for 30 days

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';"> Gilmer’s Argument
 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom is a gentle, compassionate, hard-working man.
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom- provides for his wife and three children
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom- when given a nickle by Mayella for his work,didn't accept it
 * 4) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom- worked for Mr. Deas who said he was a fine worker, never caused any trouble


 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella looked as though she was physically abused.
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella- she was all frazzeled
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella- got aggrivated on the stand


 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella was raped by Tom.
 * 2) Tom- ran way from the scene
 * 3) Mayella and Bob Ewell-Mayella asked him to come inside to help her with a chore, Bob Ewell says he saw it.


 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom acts in a shifty, dangerous, and criminal way.
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom- always walked by the Ewell house on way to work
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom- never required anything in return for all of his work for Mayella


 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom is insolent and doesn’t know his place.
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom- he is African American so he is discrim inated against
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom- he help Mayella out with nothing in return

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Chapters 23-26 Activity 8- Journal

Task: Respond to the following questions in a journal form. This is informal writing, and your response should be 6-8 sentences. Please type the questions above your response.

1). Closing the Gaps

Why do people feel prejudice against whole groups of people? How can we overcome prejudice?
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">insecurity?
 * result of bad experiences?
 * automatic acceptance of old attitudes?

People feel prejudice against groups of people for many, varying reasons. I believe that a big one has to be insecurity. They feel threatened by a group of people because they are scared that this particular group could be or is better than them in some way. Another reason is a result of bad experiences. Just because one person that is different than you did something to you doesn't mean you should blame the group for that one persons actions. Its not there fault and they shouldn't be dragged in to it. Automatic acceptance of old attitudes is another poor excuse for being prejudice. Its like what our moms always tell us. "Just because your friend jumps off a bridge doesn't mean you should, too." If your ancestors or older family members believe one way is no excuse for you to. Stick up for whats right and don't follow the crowd. We can overcome prejudice in one simple way. Don't hate anyone even those who do you wrong because hate is what leads to prejudice and we can stop that vicous cycle.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Chapters 27-31 Activity 9- Discussion Questions

Task: Respond to the following questions regarding the conclusion of the novel. This is informal writing, and your response should be 6-8 sentences. Please type the questions above your response.

1). Atticus says that he sometimes feels he has been a total failure as a parent. Drawing examples from the novel, contradict or support his remark.

2). Scout is finally able to meet Boo Radley, walk him home, and “stand in his shoes.” How does the actual meeting differ from her expectations? What does she learn from the experience? <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Atticus is the farthest thing from a total failure at a parent, in fact I would think his parenting skills are extremely commendable. Atticus cares for his children in many ways. He always read with Scout and helped Jem become a mature adult by letting him go on his own. He never raised his voice at them or lost his temper he just calmly explain why it was wrong and teach them a lesson. Teaching lessons was in my oppinion one of the most common things Atticus did in the novel. For example when Jem cut Ms. Dubose's flowers, Atticus told Jem to go and apologize to her and make adeal that he will read to her. He does this with such grace and class, never once did he ever get aggrivated with the children and just lose it. He always was calm. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">When Scout meets Boo Radley, it was completely different from her expectations. I guess she always thought that she would meet him in a scary, creepy way not in the sweet caring way that she did. I don't think she ever thought of Boo as a real human that has feelings and cares for people. She must of thought of him as being just some scary, unknown man in her imagination. Scout learns from this experience that not everything is what it seems. She now understands that she should never make fun of or make assumptions of things that she really doesn't know much about but what she heard from the town gossip. I think that this is a lesson that we can all learn and take-to-heart.