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Chapters 1-3 Activity 1 1). Time - era – great depression - season (beginning of book) - summer - age/period of life for Scout, Jem, Atticus- Scout-Six years old Jem- Ten years old Atticus- middle aged 2). Geography - area of world- Southeastern United States - climate - Hot and Humid - landscape/buildings- Old, dilapidated, classic southern town buildings 3). Environment - occupations - Farmers, lawyers, teachers, sawhorse drivers - lifestyle - mostly poor - morals/religion - Mostly Christian - customs - kids played outside all day and adults worked all day - family life - Atticus treats his kids like adults and other kids, like Walter Cunningham, help their family work - education - all kids are required to go to school by law, except for the Ewells who only go on the first day

Chapters 4-6 Activity 2A 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. I think people tend to make fun of those who are in someway different because they are insecure. People who make fun of other people are usually not happy about themselves on the inside and take out their pain on other people or are following what the group is doing so even if a person did not think that the person is different or weird, he or she would probably make fun of the person anyway if everyone else was. I do believe this tendency is stronger in children because children usually copy other children and think its "fun" to make fun of others. Some ways to combat this tendency would be to think about how that person would feel or imagining if you were that person. You probably would not liked to be picked on. Also, think about how that person would probably make fun of you if they got the chance and if you treated them with respect, he or she would probably respect you too. You could make more friends and have friends who you know will stick with you. In conclusion, the better thing to do is be nice to everyone.

Chapters 7-9 Activity 3 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 an insult about my character or action would provoke me the most. It would provoke me more than an insult about my dress or appearance or friend or family member because it would hurt me on the inside. My dress or appearance would not provoke me very much because i do not really care how i appear on the outside to people on the outside, i care more about how my personality seems than my appearance. An insult about a friend or family member would not bother me as much because it does not hurt me directly, it would hurt another person. An insult about my character or action would hurt me most because I would take that most personally. Some ways to deal with insults is to ignore them. If you do not get provoked by them, they will not be as fun for the other person. Also, do not take them personally. Everyone is beautiful in there own way and all you have to do is remember that. 

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. Courage: Chapter 11- Atticus acting like a gentleman to Ms. Dubose every time he saw her Chapter 12- Calpurnia standing up for the children at the church Jem’s Maturation Chapter 11- reading and working for Ms. Dubose Chapter 12- Jem becoming wiser at age 12 Hidden Identities Discovered Chapter 11- Ms. Dubose and her morphine addiction Chapter 12- Calpurnia around other Negros Concern for Others Chapter 11- Atticus caring for Ms. Dubose Chapter 12- Calpurnia's concern for the children at church Prejudice Chapter 11- rumor that Ms. Dubose kept a CSA pistol under her shawls and wraps Chapter 12- prejudice against Scout and Jem at the church for being white Illusions give way to Reality Chapter 11- Ms. Dubose was a morphine addict Chapter 12- Tom Robinson was accused of raping Bob Ewells' daughter Scout’s Maturation Chapter 11- not losing her temper when Atticus was insulted by Ms. Dubose Chapter 12- getting along better with Calpurnia

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 How would you define a mob? o How does mob behavior differ from individual behavior? o How would you handle an angry mob as opposed to an angry individual? I think a mob is a large crowd that is upset about an issue. The issue the crowd is upset about is usually a very big one. I think mob behavior differs from individual behavior because it is more acrimonious and fractious. In other words, its more bitter and unruly. People get caught up in the heat of the moment and do things that they should not be doing. I would handle a mob carefully. Mobs are upset and just waiting to have a reason to fight. You need to treat a mob sweetly like Scout did with Mr. Cunningham. She made small talk with him and he eventually eased up. I would do the same thing with a mob.

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? Is it important for a child to know the truth or to keep a child in the dark? Is it right for a parent to lie to a child to shield him or her? I think that it is more important for a child to know the truth than to be kept in the dark. If the child is kept in the dark, it will only be worse in the future. They might resent you in the future when they do find out. Besides, I feel that children should be treated more like equals than your authority. I do not think that keeping them in the dark does protect them, it only hurts them because they will have no idea what is really happening. I do not think it is right for a parent to lie to a child to shield him or her to protect him or her. I understand why they do it, and I also understand that they have good intentions, but i do not think that it is the right thing to do. Children should understand what is happening so that it will not totally surprise or hurt them later in life.

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 Mayella Ewell was probably injured by a left-handed man; therefore, Tom was not involved. Mayella-Right eye blackened. Mayella-was grabbed around the throat Tom-crippled and cannot use his left hand No medical evidence exists to prove a rape occurred. Heck Tate- said he did not call a doctor Bob Ewell- said calling a doctor was not important at the time The Ewells are not credible witnesses. Bob Ewell- sounded like he was making it up as he went along Bob Ewell- prejudiced and drunk Mayella- sounded like she was making it up as she went along Mayella-prejudiced Tom Robinson’s previous arrest was unimportant. Tom-was only 30 days Tom- just got in a fight where the other man tried to cut him Tom is a gentle, compassionate, hard-working man. Tom- he testified that he helped Mayella a lot for no pay Tom-He said he did it because he felt bad for her Tom- Mr. Link Deas said he never had a problem with Tom Gilmer’s Argument Mayella looked as though she was physically abused. Mayella- right eye bruised Mayella-throat bruised Mayella was raped by Tom. Tom- was there that night Mayella and Bob Ewell- both say they saw him on her Tom acts in a shifty, dangerous, and criminal way. Tom- has been arrested before Tom- he said he felt sorry for Mayella Tom is insolent and doesn’t know his place. Tom- said he ran because he was scared Tom- was telling a totally different story than Mayella and Bob

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 insecurity? n result of bad experiences? n automatic acceptance of old attitudes?  How can we overcome prejudice? People feel prejudice against whole groups of people for all of those reasons, mostly insecurity and automatic acceptance of old attitudes. People prejudice against other people because they want to feel better about themselves. They think that making others feel bad will help them feel better. Also, for most people, it is easier to go along with the crowd than have a whole new attitude. Most people do not disagree with the majority. It could also be result of bad experiences. It could be that people do not want to forgive and are holding grudges when they should not be. We can overcome prejudice by thinking about how the other people feel. In other words, we should try "stepping into their shoes." If would not want to be prejudiced against, than you should put others in that situation. In conclusion, you should always try to be open to everyone and remember that everyone is equal.

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?

1.) I do not think that Atticus is a failure is a parent. I think that he is a good parent because he listens to his children and treats them as his equals. For example, when Scout asks him is she still has to go to school if she is not allowed to read, he makes a compromise with her instead of just forcing her to go back. Also, I think he is a good parent because he is not too loose with them. For example, when Scout gets in a fight, Atticus sternly tells her she is not allowed to fight. Atticus would not be a proper parent if he did not tell them what to do sometimes. In conclusion, Atticus is a good parent because he always tries to do the best he can with his children.

2.) This meeting differs from Scout’s expectations for many reasons. First of all, Scout would never have guessed that Boo would save her like he did. She never thought of him as a hero. Scout thought of him as the main character of a spooky story that fascinated her throughout her childhood. When she walks him home, she learns to not be so quick to jump to conclusions about other people. She learns what it is like to look at things from Boo’s perspective. In conclusion, Scout learned a lot from her meeting with Boo Radley.