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Chapters 1-3 Activity 1- Questions // 1). Time // // 1930's Great Depression era // // fall before school // // 6(Scout),13(Jem),middle age(Atticus) //

2). Geography the U.S.; Maycomb, Alabama Temperate, Freezing Winters, Blazing summers small town, county jail, courthouse, houses

3). Environment lawyer, farming and christianity; methodist and protestant southern traditions, school for all children, unemployment, colored workers reading at night, Culparina is the maid and caretaker Jem and Scout go to school, Atticus went to college, became a lawyer

Chapters 4-6 Activity 2- Journal

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? When I was 4 years old, my best friend named Anna, who was also my neighbor. We were playing in her backyard where she had a swing set and monkey bars. She dared me to climb across the monkey bars without falling. I was very tall for a four year old, and I didn't have good upper body strength, but I still said I would do it because she would make me popcorn, if I won. I was feeling very brave, scared, and adventurous. I knew that if I fell, I could break my arm or my leg. I climbed to the top and I swung across. In the end I felt triumphant and even though I could have gotten hurt, I still considered Anna my best friend.

Chapters 7-9 Activity 3- Journal

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? – Insults that tend to provoke or anger me are ones that are directed towards race, gender, or abilities. Most times those hit soft spots and hurt someone's confidence. An insult about your dress or appearance – People really never say insults about appearance to the person's face they whisper or spread rumors. Someone I know said, " Wow, look at her. Where'd she get her clothes? The dumpster?" and snicker about it. An insult about your character or action – When people say insults about someone's character they say things like "She is so dumb", "I would heave never done that", "I can't believe she did that". People never consider the circumstances. An insult about a friend or family member - I heard someone say, "He's such a dumb, clueless idiot," about my brother after he hit someone in football and didn't realize that he actually hurt them, even though they didn't show symptoms. Explain your reasons and suggest ways to deal with insults. My suggestions of how to deal with insults are to: a) remember that you are better than the person that dealt the insult b)the people who dish out insults are insecure and c) if you ignore them, they will eventually leave you alone. I my reasons are that I've dealt with insults before and this is what I did to get through it. Sometimes it didn't work but when it did I felt good and strong in confidence.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">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) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Courage
 * 2) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Jem’s Maturation
 * 3) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Hidden Identities Discovered
 * 4) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Concern for Others
 * 5) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Prejudice
 * 6) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Illusions give way to Reality
 * 7) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Scout’s Maturation


 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 87%;">Groups -> || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 87%;">Courage || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 87%;">Jem's Maturation || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 87%;">Hidden Identities Discovered || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 87%;">Concern for Others || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 87%;">Prejudice || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 87%;">Illusions give way to Reality || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 87%;">Scout's Maturation ||
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 87%;">Chapter 11 || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 87%;">Jem showed courage when he went up to Mrs. Dubose's yard and destroyed her flowers . || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 87%;">Jem showed maturity when he bought Scout a twirling baton with his own money . || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 87%;">Atticus reveals Mrs. Dubose's secret identity when he tells Jem that she was an addict . || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 87%;">Jem shows concern when he promises to read to Mrs. Dubose every day after school and on Saturdays. || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 87%;">Mrs. Dubose shows prejudice when she calls Atticus a nigger-lover . || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 87%;">An illusion that shows reality is when Mrs. Dubose dies and the children realize that everyone has something wrong with them in any form. || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 87%;">Scout showed maturity when Jem was sad and she comforted him. ||
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 87%;">Chapter 12 || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 87%;">Calpurnia showed courage when she stood up to Lula in the churchyard. || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 87%;">Jem showed maturity when he told Scout that she needs to start acting like a girl. || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 87%;">Calpurnia's hidden identity was discovered when the children went to church with her and she was talking like the rest of the people. || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 87%;">Scout showed concern when she was concerned that no one would hire Helen Robinson. || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 87%;">Lula showed prejudice when she was not friendly to the kids when the came to Calpurnia's church. || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 87%;">An illusion that shows reality is the picture of Atticus tied to a desk symbolizes that Atticus is not really liked by some people. || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 87%;">Scout shows maturity when is being inquisitive about the case against Mr. Robinson. ||

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Chapters 13-15 <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Activity 4

<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.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">1). Mob Rule

o <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">How would you define a mob? In my book a mob, is a group of people that has something against a person or animal and is trying to hurt it. Mobs are mostly large groups, that outnumber the thing they are attacking. o <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">How does mob behavior differ from individual behavior? When dealing with mobs, they normally have behaviors that are violent and can be more painful than individual pain. Individual behavior is less severe and people can recover most times. 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 handle a mob by trying to get away and lay low until they forget about me. With an individual, I would stand my ground and plead my case.

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

<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.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">1). Protecting the Innocent

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

In my view it is extremely important to protect children from things that may hurt them or haunt them in the later future. Sometimes keeping children in the dark and telling them when they are older may be the better option. When parents lie to kids, it can be a good thing or bad. Children are fragile and are hurt easily. When a child knows the truth about something important, they can try and figure the situation out but can find an ugly truth that lies beneath. Parents try to do whatever they think will benefit the child more. Lying to a child can have good or bad consequences.

<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- She said that he choked her with his hands.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella- There were bruises around her whole neck.
 * 4) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom- He couldn't use part of his left arm and Mayella had bruises on the right side of her face.
 * 5) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">No medical evidence exists to prove a rape occurred.
 * 6) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Heck Tate - Mr. Tate said that they didn't call a doctor.
 * 7) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Bob Ewell- Mr. Ewell didn't call a doctor or think a doctor was important.


 * 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 was not a reliable person in general.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Bob Ewell- He kept glaring at people to scare them.
 * 4) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella- She kept changing her story.
 * 5) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella- She couldn't keep her story straight and kept stuttering.


 * 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 was a Negro and the town was racist.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom- He was not charged for any of the things in a previous arrest.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';"><span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Atticus' argument seems like the most reliable and realistic. 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 had many children and cared.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom- He worked hard.
 * 4) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom- He never hurt anyone and was careful.


 * 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 around her body.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella- Mayella claims that she was raped.


 * 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 doesn't confess to this and Atticus says it isn't true.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Mayella and Bob Ewell- They think he is guilty and can't keep a straight story.


 * 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 was a Negro and had to be careful around the towns people.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom- He was charged earlier.


 * 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- That is Bob's testimony and they think he is guilty.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Tom- The town is never considerate towards the Negros and people believe that they are unimportant and a burden.

<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="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">insecurity? n <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">result of bad experiences? n <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">automatic acceptance of old attitudes? How can we overcome prejudice? People feel prejudice for a number of different reasons. Some feel like they have to fit in and are insecure, bad expriences, or an automatic acceptance of attitudes. When someone is insecure, they tend to follow the crowd. In the case of a result of bad experiences, people take out anger or revenge on other people in the form of prejudice. When an automatic acceptance of old attitudes is in used for prejudice, people accept the fact that even though the attitudes will cost them they still have the same attitudes because of tradition or of what was taught of by their parents. Prejudice can come from many forms but still has the same affects.

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

<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.

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';"> 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. <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Sans','sans-serif';">Atticus is the father of Jem and Scout Finch in the book __//To Kill A Mockingbird//__, that thinks that he is a very bad parent. I strongly disagree with this because he tries as hard as he can and even though sometimes he doesn't do the greatest of jobs, he still manages to give them the best advice. In chapter 11, after Mrs. Dubose is very mean to the kids, Atticus sends Jem over to read to her. He believed that she just wanted some company. Atticus constantly lectures Scout and Jem on the dangers of fighting and warns them about not fighting and controlling their tempers. In the end, Atticus ends up being a good parent to the kids.

<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';">Scout was a young girl that had many fantasies about Boo Radley and how she would meet him. Scout thought that Boo would be a monster and very scary, but he was kind and shy. When Scout was younger, she, Dill and Jem used to go and fantasize about meeting Boo and making him "come out" of his house. Scout had a wild imagination and thought he would be mad and scary, especially after in chapter 6 when Jem gets shot at. Scout learns to "never judge a book by its cover" because she finds out that once Boo really came out and saved them from Bob Ewell, he is more scared of everyone else more than they are scared of him. When Scout is standing on his porch, she finally can"stand in his shoes" and connect with how he feels. Scout learns a valuable lesson from Boo and being able to "stand in his shoes."