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Chapter 1-3, Activity one

1). Time - Era: 1930's/during the depression - Season (beginning of book):

Summer = = Age/period of life for Scout, Jem, Atticus: Scout is 6 years old, Jem is 10 years old, and Atticus is middle aged

2). Geography = = - Area of world: Maycomb, Alabama (South east, USA)

- Climate: Hot and humid

-Landscape/buildings: Small shops, houses, schools

3). Environment

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">- Occupations: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">lawyers, farmers, shop owners, police men

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">- Lifestyle: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Small town life, slow

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">- Morals/religion﻿: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Mostly Christian, or not very religious <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">- Customs: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">You're polite to your guest, African Americans don't usually sit at the table, and <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">- Family life: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Some are extremely poor, poor families have to work hard to survive, some kids help parents farm, middle class families have "help" <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">- Education: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Kids go to school, but some of the poor kids stay back grades because they have to work, small schools

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Chapter 4-6 Activity two

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1).

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Mocking a Difference

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">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.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Humans don't like unfamiliarity, so when people come in that seem or look different, others may close off, even before getting to know the person. It's unknown whether it's innate or learned, but usually children recognize differences early, and sometimes show it. Although it may be more obvious with children, I think adults also notice, but are more subtle. To stop the problem, it's important to try to understand another person's perspective, and as much as possible, to have an open mind when meeting new people.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Chapter 7-9 Activity three

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1). You Take that Back!

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">What type of insult would most provoke you?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">–An insult about your dress or appearance <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">-An insult about your character or action <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">-An insult about a friend or family member

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Explain your reasons and suggest ways to deal with insults.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">An insult that would bother me the most would be an insult about the way I dress or my appearance. My appearance is very important to me because it shows who I am, and sometimes what I'm like. If someone insults me about the way I look or what I'm wearing, they're just insulting me. I usually would ignore it, but no matter what, it would still hurt. Knowing myself, it would eventually go away and not bother me anymore, and everything would be fine.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Chapters 10-12, Activity four

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

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">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.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Themes


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

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">to Mrs. Dubose
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Theme || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Chapter 11 || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Chapter 12 ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Courage || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1.﻿﻿ Jem owning up to his mistakes and reads

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2. When Mrs. Dubose decides to die <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">without morphine || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1. When Calpurnia stunds up to Lula at church || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">with the money he saved up
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Jem's Maturation || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1. He bought his sister a baton

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2. He tries to be respectful to Mrs. Dubose || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1. Jem is beein "difficult to live with, inconsistent, and <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">moddy || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">addict || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1. Calpurnia when she's around the people <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">at her church || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Mrs. Dubose because she was sick || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1. When the Calpurnia's church donates money <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">to support Tom Robinson's family || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">about African Americans to Jem and scout || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1. Lula is prejudice towards Jem and Scout when they <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">come with Calpurnia to church || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">morphine || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">when she was insulting Atticus || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Hidden Identities Discovered || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1. That Mrs. Dubose was a morphine
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Concern for Others || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1. When Atticus makes Jem read to
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Prejudice || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1. Mrs. Dubose says bad things
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Illusions give way to reality || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1. Mrs. Dubose fits were because she was addicted to
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Scouts's Marturation || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1. When she didn't talk back to Mrs. Dubose

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Chapters 13-15, Activity five

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,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="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1). Mob Rule

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">o How would you define a mob?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">o How does mob behavior differ from individual behavior?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">o How would you handle an angry mob as opposed to an angry individual

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">A mob is basically a large group of individuals. Usually they are attacking one person or one type of person, and sometimes act out violently. Most everyone is different in a group setting. People are most likely to influenced by the people they're around, so if someone is angry and ganging up on one person, everyone else in the group will follow. It's hard to deal with mobs because there is always power in numbers. I think the best way for you to handle them would to be very calm and not fight back.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">﻿ Chapters 16-18, Activity six

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,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="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1). Protecting the Innocent

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">What is your view about shielding children from unpleasant truths?


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Is it important for a child to know the truth or to keep a child in the dark?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Is it right for a parent to lie to a child to shield him or her?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> I think it is very important to tell a child the truth. Most kids are lied to everyday about little things like Santa and the Easter Bunny, so they grow up most of their lives with a false sense of reality. In most cases lying isn't okay, but for some bigger issues, there may be exceptions. Depending on the child's maturity and age, you can sometimes open up and tell them more of the truth. If a parent thinks their child is emotionally immature and can't handle the truth, then it is okay to "shield" them. Overall, I think being honest to your kids is important, but like most issues, it depends on who you're dealing with.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Chapters 19-22, Activity seven <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Good arguments follow certain rules. Three which are important in the court room are brevity, clarity, and thoroughness.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> 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.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> Atticus’ Argument


 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Mayella Ewell was probably injured by a left-handed man; therefore, Tom was not involved.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Mayella- She remembers Tom hitting her
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Tom- Tom doesn't have a left hand, so it wouldn't make sense that Mayella was injured


 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">No medical evidence exists to prove a rape occurred.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Heck Tate- He did not get a doctor; therefore, there was no physical evidence besides what Mr. Tate and Mr. Ewell saw.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Bob Ewell-He got Heck Tate instead of a doctor so, again, there is no evidence besides what they saw.


 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The Ewells are not credible witnesses.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Bob Ewell- Bob doesn't seem trustworthy
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Bob Ewell- He might have raped Mayella himself
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Mayella- She seems scared of her father, so she might not be telling the full truth
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Mayella- She doesn't have her story very clear


 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Tom Robinson’s previous arrest was unimportant.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Tom- He got in a fight and went to jail only because he couldn't pay the fine


 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Tom is a gentle, compassionate, hard-working man.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Tom- Didn't work for money (when helping Mayella)
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Tom-Says he only tries to help others

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Gilmer’s Argument


 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Mayella looked as though she was physically abused.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Mayella- She said she was beat up
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Mayella- She said she passed out


 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Mayella was raped by Tom.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Tom- He said that she seduced him
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Mayella and Bob Ewell- Bob saw him raping her through the window and came in to help.


 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Tom acts in a shifty, dangerous, and criminal way.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Tom- Again, he said that he only tries to help others


 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Tom is insolent and doesn’t know his place.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Tom- He tried to be kind to Mayella

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> Chapters 23-26, Activity eight <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,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="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> 1). Closing the Gaps

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> Why do people feel prejudice against whole groups of people? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">n insecurity? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">n result of bad experiences? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">n automatic acceptance of old attitudes? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> How can we overcome prejudice?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> People feel prejudice against whole groups of people because something maybe happened in the past with them, and now it's very hard to overcome. When two groups are fighting, they usually hear propaganda against one another, tainting the the view of the people. From then on, people create ideas in their heads of how the other groups are, causing people to act prejudice. It's very hard to stop these ideas because most people have grown up with them. Really the only thing you can do is start with yourself. You can try to understand where everyone is coming from and stand in there shoes.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Chapters 27-31, Activity nine

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,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: 'Times New Roman',Times,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: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Atticus has a different way of parenting. Although his style is different, doesn't mean it's bad and he's a failure. Instead of treating his kids like little slaves, he treats them like his friends; yet still teaching them their manners and doesn't let them "run wild". He has a good sense about kids and really understands them. For example, he says that if a child asks you something you should tell them and not hide it. He just treated his kids like actual humans, which in my opinion, is far better than how everyone else treated their kids in the book.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,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: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Scout was expecting Boo to be mean, creepy, and scary. What he turned out to be. though, was very different. Although quiet, Boo was actually pretty nice and cared about the safety of children. Most people prejudge others by what they hear; that's what Scout did at first. Once she met him, she learned that just because there were some rumors about him, didn't mean they were true and that he was a bad person. You have to know someone before you can judge them, or you'll never know what they're really like.