Monday, October 24, 2011 Title – Heroism and Allusions EQ - What traits to Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas exhibit to be considered heroes? Warm up - Text Organization exercise 2 Agenda –1. Go over Frederick Douglas 2. Writing prompt – pg Literary Allusions Homework – Finish writing prompt

Ch Paragraph response Atticus’ sage advice to Scout includes the remark: “Before I can live with other folks I’ve got to live with myself.” What does he say is the only thing that doesn’t abide my majority rule? Why do you feel that he presses this onto Scout? Correlate a relationship between this and Atticus’ remark “This case, Tom Robinson’s case, is something that goes to the essence of a man’s conscience – Scout I couldn’t go to church and worship God if I didn’t try to help that man.”

Excellent Responses - Atticus says the only thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is one’s own thought or opinion. It doesn’t matter what everybody else thinks, you do what you think is right. He presses this onto Scout because he wants Scout to always feel confident with the decisions she makes. It doesn’t matter if you’re the only one who believes in the decision. The relationship to Atticus’ first quote and the one about Tom Robinson is that they both involve doing what you feel is right. Atticus feels that he can’t worship God if he doesn’t defend Tom Robinson. In God’s mind everyone is equal and that also applies for Atticus too. This can is one that determines the true character of a man.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Title – Conflict/fishbowl EQ - How does one justify their actions? Warm up - see worksheet Agenda –1. discuss rules for fishbowl 2. students work independently on assignment. 3. Fishbowl activity Homework – DJ’s for chapters 19-20

Chapter Dialectical Journals Question - "No suh, not after she offered me a nickel the first time. I was glad to do it, Mr. Ewell didn't seem to help her none, and neither did the chillun, and I knowed she didn't have no nickels to spare." (pg. 256) Reflect "Yes suh. I felt right sorry for her, she seemed to try more'n the rest of 'em-" "You felt sorry for her, you felt sorry for her?' Mr. Gilmore seemed ready to rise to the ceiling. The witness realized his mistake and shifted uncomfortably in the chair. But the damage was done. Below us, nobody liked Tom Robinson's answer. Mr Gilmer paused a long time to let it sink in." (pg. 264) Clarify - "I try to give 'em a reason, you see. It helps folks if they latch onto a reason. When I come to town, which is seldom, if I weave a little and drink out of this sack, folks say Dolphus Raymond's in the clutches of whiskey - that's why he wont change his ways. He can't help himself, that's why he lives the way he does." (pg. 268) Evaluate - "Gentleman, a court is no better than each of you sitting before me on this jury. A court is only as sound as its jury, and a jury is only as sound as the men who make it up. I am confident that you gentlemen will review without passion the evidence you have heard, come to a decision, and restore this defendant to his family. In the name of God, do your duty." (pg. 275)

October 25 – SEM-R Reflection Create a “critical question” for some conflict in your novel. Hint: think of the main conflict in the novel and see if you can think of 2 “debatable” sides.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Title – Trial Preparation Jigsaw activity Warm up - Review information created for Fishbowl activity. Add 5 additional talking points or questions that you might have that would add to the discussion. Agenda –1. Finish Fishbowl with reflections 2. Begin Trial Study Guide Homework – Re-read chapters to prepare for discussion. Highlight/write out textual evidence to support your jigsaw assign

Thursday, October 27, 2011 Title – Trial Preparation Jigsaw activity Warm up - Agenda –1. Finish group assignments 2. Present to class Homework – Finish ALL questions on TKM Trial Study Guide. HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND!!