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1). Time - era – 1930's  - season (beginning of book) - Summer  - age/period of life for Scout, Jem, Atticus - 6, 10, nearly 50

2). Geography - area of world- Maycomb county, Alabama, United States  - climate -hot during summer, and cold during winter.  - landscape/buildings- it is a very small, old town.

3). Environment - occupations - Atticus is a lawyer, there are doctors, farmers, also a lot of people who don't have a job.  - lifestyle - There are a lot of poor people in the town, and people among the town are very close to each other.  - morals/religion - Scout's family is a christian  - customs- kids in the vilage gets scared of Wedley's house, and people don't like to go near his house.  - family life - Scout reads with Atticus every night. - education - only people with affordable money sends their child sends them to school throughout the year but poor family's children goes to the school for only on the first day.

Task: Choose one of the following questions to respond to in a journal form. This is informal writing, and your response should be 6-8 sentences. Please type the question you are responding to above your response.

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. What is the correct definition of being different from others? Is it the color of our skin or is it the appearance of people that makes some people different from others. I think that human being has the natural born charateristic that despise other things or people who just don't have the same quality as the majority of others. But that kind of humiliation doesn't occur as many as wild animal does. What I think that makes the difference is that we can reason. Without our ability to reason, we wouldn't be able to tell that some are different from others mostly. Sometimes, I experienced the feeling of being made fun of because I wasn't good at any sports which was the major factor of being famous among other student. I have to make fun of some students sometimes if I don't want to be made fun of. Wherever you go, there are groups that makes fun of others, and few that being made fun of. Always, groups that makes fun of others are bigger than the other. I belive that the tendency grows stronger as you get older. It's just that they are not showing it, but who knows. I think that there are three ways to combat this tendency. First, become one of the people who make fun of. Second, just get out from the community. Third, prove and convince others that some are not different from others.

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

1). You Take that Back!

What type of insult would most provoke you? – An insult about your dress or appearance – An insult about your character or action – An insult about a friend or family member

Explain your reasons and suggest ways to deal with insults. I think insulting soneone's family member is the one of the worst insult possible. Insulting your family member can mean not only they are insulting your family member, but also indirectly insulting you. Now a days, in a good way, you can say the young people are outspoken, but if you think in another way, it can mean that people are just saying whatever they feel like. Our family members are the ones who made me the way I am right now, if someone is proud of the way they are, they will take the insults more offensively, then people who are not. In my case, I'm proud of myself and my family members. I'm thankful to them for raising me, helping me, so that's the reason why I think that insult about my family members are most provacative. I will think that people who insults like that are people who have less than average moral value, and treat them as if they are not humans.

Chapters 10-12 Activity 4- Linking Experiences

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) Courage
 * 2) Jem’s Maturation
 * 3) Hidden Identities Discovered
 * 4) Concern for Others
 * 5) Prejudice
 * 6) Illusions give way to Reality
 * 7) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Scout’s Maturation
 * Themes || Chapter 11 || Chapter 12 ||
 * Courage || Mrs. Dubose chooses to die in pain rather than relying on morphine and overcomes her morphine addiction. || Calpurnia takes Jem and Scout to her church. ||
 * Jem's Maturation || He is willing to take responsibility for his wrong doing. || Jem tells Scout to be quiet in Calpurnia's church. ||
 * Hidden Identities Discovered || Jem and Scout find out that Mrs.Dubose's harsh comments towards Atticus was a result from her morphine addiction. || Jem and Scout find out that Calpurnia can speak like other African-American. ||
 * Concern for others || Jem shows concerns toward Mrs.Dubose's health on the first day of his punishment. || First Purchase's members show concerns toward Tom Robinson and his family. ||
 * Prejudice || Mrs.Dubose shows prejudice against African-Americans. || Lulu shows prejudice towards Jem and Scout. Jem and Scout think that almost every people can read. ||
 * Illusions give way to Reality || Mrs. Dubose was mean to Jem and Scout because of her drug. || Calpurnia is one of the few African-American who can read in First Purchase. ||
 * Scout's Maturation || Scout learns to hold back on a fight, and she tries to stop Jem when he tries to cut Mrs.Dubose's flower. ||  ||

<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

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

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

o <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">How would you handle an angry mob as opposed to an angry individual? I would define mob as a group of people who have same opinion coming together in a violence and unlawful way. Mob's behavior has more influence than individual's behavior because mob is a group of people. A large group of people who When one from the group starts to do something, everyone will follow that person, and that is what is so formidable about mob. For an angry individual, it is easier to handle the angry individual by just outnumbering that person. On the other hand, it is a lot more harder to repress since there are a large number of people. We can talk, hear their opinion and find a point where both of us can accept; but we need to be careful because even small thing can goad them and turn to become very belligerence. If they are already out of control, then the only way is to use brutal force to suppress them.

<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?

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">I think it is better to let a child to know the truth rather than keeping a child in the dark. Rather than hearing wrong information from other people and gain prejudice about something, hearing the truth and make one getting ready is a lot better. If a child gains wrong information, not only that child will get a prejudice about the wrong information, but also your child can blame you for not letting him know the truth. But, lying in order to shield that child is different case. If parents are just looking for the right time to tell you about it, even though that time can be wrong, I still think it is a right thing to do. It is only natural for parents to become over-protective about their children, but if a child wants to know about it, it is right to tell him or her about it.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';"><span style="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

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella Ewell was probably injured by a left-handed man; therefore, Tom was not involved.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella- Her bruise was on the right side of her face; people mostly hit others with their hands they are accoustomed with, and Tom can't use his left hand. Therfore, Tom was not involved
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella- There was finger marks all around her throat, but it is impossible for Tom to do this because he can only use one hand.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom- Tom can't use his left hand because it got gaught in cotton machine
 * 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- He saw Mayella but didn't call a doctor because she didn't seem to need a doctor
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Bob Ewell- He didn't want to spend his $5.


 * 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 doesn't have good credit and he may be the one who beat up Mayella
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Bob Ewell - He is often drunk.
 * 4) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella- She seems scared of her father
 * 5) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella She is hesitant and unsure with her answer


 * 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 - It was a self-defense.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom - he had to go to jail because he couldn't pay the fine.

<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- He helps Mayella without getting paid because he felt bad for her.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom - He didn't want to hurt Mayella when he was in her house.
 * 4) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom - Mr.Dias said that Tom never caused trouble during whole time Tom worked for him


 * 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 had bruises all over her body.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella - she had finger marks all around her neck.


 * 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 -He is strong enough to beat up an rape a woman with one arm.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella and Bob Ewell - They both said Bob Ewell saw her daughter getting raped, and Mayella said he took advantage of her.


 * 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 - he had been convicted one time already.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom - he ran away from the house as fast as he can after he saw Bob Ewell.


 * 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 said he felt sorry for Mayella.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom - He doesn't want to take money for what he worked for.

<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? 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? I think people feel prejudice against whole groups of people because they are different from them. They feel insecured becase they don't know about other group of peopl, if you feel insecured it might cause bad experience. As the group of people get to know and accept other people' s point of view, they begin to understand other groups, and such things as prejudice will disappear. Even though we think the number of prejudice decreased, it is not hard to find prejudices around us. I think the best way to overcome a prejudice is to think from the point of view of the ones being prejudiced.

<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';">1) Atticus says that he sometimes feels he has been a total failure as a parent, but I disagree. I think the fact that Atticus thinks of himself as a total failure as a parent is what makes and will make him as a better parent. He tries to stay with his conviction and sets a good example for his children. For example, Atticus could choose to do nothing to defend Tom Robinson and didn't have to go through all the trouble; but he decides to show the examples to his children that all men are created equal and it is a right thing. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">2) She expected the meeting to be full of conversation, but Boo was very shy and quiet. Scout found out that Boo watched Jem and Scout grew. She felt sorry for Boo because she couldn't give anything back to Boo. She learns that you can't know what person is really like until you know all about them.