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__**Chapter 1-3 activity 1**__ 1). Time - era – Depression Era; 1930's - season (beginning of book) - summer - age/period of life for Scout, Jem, Atticus - Scout-6 Jem-10 Atticus- middle aged

2). Geography - area of world - Maycomb, Alabama - climate - hot enough to grow crops - landscape/buildings - farm land; houses; school house; hilly;

3). Environment - occupations - lawyer; school teacher; farmers; doctors; - lifestyle - poor; slow - morals/religion - methodists; - customs - stay away form the dirty and unclean; follow the rules - family life - close; have slaves; - education - dewey decimal system; from 1st to 6th grade;

__**Chapters 4-6 Activity 2**__ August 24, 2010

1). Mocking a Difference Why do people tend to make fun of those who are in some way different? Do you believe the tendency is stronger in children or adults? Suggest ways to combat this tendency. People tend to make fun of those who are different because they do not understand them. If they got to know the person they are making fun of, they might not do it as much. I think children have more of a tendency to make fun of those who are different because they do not know much better. Children are always playing but they never know when they are taking it to far. They also do not understand what they did wrong unless you explain it to them what they did. Some ways to combat this tendency is to try and be a good example to others and when you see someone making of fun someone else, stop them because they are people to. Try to refrain from making fun of others yourself by trying to put yourself in their shoes and see how they would feel if you do make a comment.

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">__**Chapters 7-9 Activity 3**__ August 27, 2010

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">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. The type of insult that would most provoke me would be an insult about one of my friends or family members. This would probably make me mad because if the people have a problem with my family or friends, they should get to know them first because they are really nice people. Also, it would make me mad if someone insulted a friend or family member about something they did, when others do not even have the full story of why and what happened. Some ways to deal with insults are to ignore the insults and to confront the people who are making them. You should ignore the insults because if you do not notice them people would get bored of waiting for a reaction and stop. You just have to make sure not to show that you are upset otherwise they would do it more.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">__**Chapters 10-12 Activity 4- Linking Experiences**__ September 1, 2010

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">There are many structural and thematic links between Chapters 11-12. The children, in many ways, begin to enter the adult world.

Task: Seven themes are listed below. For each theme find 1-2 examples of this theme in Chapter 11 and 1-2 examples in Chapter 12. You may organize your findings in any way you would like—such as a chart, outline, etc. Full sentences and direct quotations are not necessary—you may put the examples in your own words. Themes
 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Courage
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Jem’s Maturation
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Hidden Identities Discovered
 * 4) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Concern for Others
 * 5) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Prejudice
 * 6) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Illusions give way to Reality
 * 7) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Scout’s Maturation

2) Scout went with Jem to read the //Ivanhoe// when she knew she could just stay home. || 2) Calpurnia started calling him Mister Jem. || 2) Atticus was the best poker player in town. || 2) Calpurnia was concerned about the neighbors when she saw a mad dog coming. || 2) Scout said that her dad did not care about Jem. || 2) Mrs. Dubose looks sick, but she was actually a morphene addict. || 2) She goes with Jem to Mrs. Dubose's house ||
 * theme || 2 examples of themes ||
 * courage || 1) Scout learned to pass Mrs. Dubose house without any fear.
 * jem's maturation || 1) He started to not want Scout around.
 * hidden identities discovered || 1) Atticus was the best shooter in the town.
 * concern for others || 1) Scout was concerned for Jem when he had to go to Mrs. Dubose's house alone.
 * prejudice || 1) Jem hated Mrs. Dubose for calling his dad a nigger-lover
 * illusions give way to reality || 1) The town looked like it was just but it was actually racist
 * scouts maturation || 1) Scout starts to learn how to cook with Calpurnia

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Chapters 13-15 Activity 5- Journal September 7, 2010 <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';"> 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

o <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">How would you define a mob?

o <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">How does mob behavior differ from individual behavior?

o <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">How would you handle an angry mob as opposed to an angry individual? I would define a mob as a group of people who are protesting or against something that is affecting them. A mob behavior differs from an individual behavior because a mob is a group of organized people not just one person. When there are a group of people, they are more affective when they are by themselves. I would handle and angry mob by either giving in or showing them why I was defending what I was defending. I would defend against an angry individual by telling the person why I believed in what I believed in. If their argument was better I would give in to them, but it would be a lot easier to defend myself against one person rather than many. With a mob they have probably been thinking about gathering people for a while, you never know how long epople have been planning this. When there is only one person, you can figure out why they are mad at you and when they were mad at you.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Chapters 16-18 Activity 6- Journal <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">September 10, 2010

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?

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">I think it depends on what the child wants to know and how responsible the child is. If it is a matter they should not know about age wise, then they should not be told. If it is alright and the child is responsible enough then by all means go ahead and tell them. I do not think it is alright for a parent to lie to a child. Parents should create a diversion and not answer the question but not lie about it. Children should be able to trust their parents and sooner or later, when the children find out they are not going to trust their parent as much as they would have if their parents had not lied. I think it is important to answer a curios child, but sometimes it is best to not answer their question. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">

Chapters 19-22 <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Activity 7- Building a Case <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';"> 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 did not seem clear about what she was talking about.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella was very brief in her evidence.
 * 4) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom was crippled which made it very hard for him to take advantage of Mayella.


 * 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 never thought to call a doctor after Mayella was attacked.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Bob Ewell never thought to call a doctor either.


 * 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 is a Ewell and gets drunk a lot so he might have been drinking so his head was not clear.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Bob Ewell he is a Ewell and Ewells do not follow the law.
 * 4) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella is Bob's daughter and probably wanted to protect him.
 * 5) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella did not really care for the law.


 * 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 got in a fight but it was not his fault.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom did not stay in jail for long.

<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 helps others when they need help.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom works for no pay at times because he feels bad for some.
 * 4) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom always helps others out.


 * 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 has scars around her neck.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella had a balck eye and many bruises.


 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella was raped by Tom.
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom is crippled and would have a hard time taking advantadge of her.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella and Bob Ewell; Bob Ewell states he saw what happened and Mayella could have overpowered Tom.
 * 4) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom acts in a shifty, dangerous, and criminal way.
 * 5) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom has been to jail for being in a fist fight.
 * 6) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom did not take Mayella's money.


 * 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 sneaked behind a lady.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom is black and mayella is white.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Chapters 23-26 Activity 8- Journal September 24, 2010

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">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? n <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">insecurity? n <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">result of bad experiences? n <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">automatic acceptance of old attitudes? How can we overcome prejudice?

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">I think people feel prejudice against whole groups of people by the automatic acceptance of old attitudes. I think this is becuase when someone tells someone else something, they believe it without giving it a second thought. Prejudice can also come from bad experience. If someone has done something wrong once, they could be the scapegoat for something they did not do. I think to overcome prejudism you have to have an open heart, and open mind, and know who to believe. If you believe some random person on the street, you will never know what is correct. But if you litsen to your heart, you can probably narrow down what is fiction and what is the facts. I think that is the the best way to overcome preduism; know who to believe and know when to bleive them.

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Chapters 27-31 Activity 9- Discussion Questions September 25, 2010

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">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.** I believe Atticus does not know what he is saying when he says he is a complete failure as a parent. He is one of the best parents I have ever seen in a novel and in real life. He is modest and shows his kids when you are very good at something like shooting, you have to stop because you have an unfair advantadge. He also does not explain what true courage is, he shows it through Mrs. Dubose. He explains to Jem after she died why she was like that. He wants his kids to come to him for answers instead of others, and that is truly reasonable. He is a great parent because always has good advice and never bad mouths anyone.

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">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="font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">When Scout stands in Boo Radley's shoes, she sees that instead of being a person who is mean and kills animals with his hands, he is a really nice, calm, timid person. I think Scout learns from this experience that Boo is only styaing inside because with all the rumors going around, people would be scared of him. I also think she learned ont to judge a book by its cover as the saying goes. She learns not to litsen to rumors because they can be wrong and only believe things from a source she can believe. She has also learned that "standing in people's shoes" might help you understand, but untill you actually ask that person, or in this case go on their front porch, you cannot truly understand what it was like to be them. This shows that Scout is maturing and understanding more of the world.