Mrs. B’s Journal

Before Reading After Reading 1. _____Adults have little positive influence on children.1. ______ 2. _____All people are created equally.2. ______ 3. _____Everyone has prejudices about things and people.3. ______ 4. _____Education occurs only inside a classroom.4. ______ 5. _____The advantages of living in a small town are greater than life in a big city. 5. ______ 6. _____Things can’t always be the way we want them to be: that’s a part of growing up. 6. ______ 7. _____Courage means doing something difficult even though it can be frightening. 7. ______ 8. _____Most of our values and attitudes develop during childhood. 8. ______ 9. _____Fear and ignorance keep prejudice alive.9. ______ 10. ____Sometimes, it’s best to take the law into your own hands. 10. ______

Due – Jan 17, How did Jem, Scout and Dill meet? 2. Why did Scout get in trouble at school? 3. Who is Boo Radley? What is his families history? 4. Describe Scout (this can be the start of your Scout character page.)

Due – Jan 24, What is wrong with Burris Ewell? Why does it upset Miss Caroline so much? What does this tell you about the Ewell family? 2. What is in the knot-hole? Where do you think it comes from? 3. Describe Calpurnia. Is she a good influence on Scout? (this can be the start of your Calpurnia character page.) 4. Explain Atticus’ oldest laywer’s trick in the book.

Due – Jan 31, What happened to Jem when they snuck up to the Radley house. 2. Describe Jem (this can be the start of your Jem character page.) 3. Why was there cement in the knot-hole? 4. How did Scout get a blanket wrapped around her at the fire?

Due – Feb. 7, What reason did Atticus give for defending a black man? 2. Describe Scout’s Christmas. 3. How does the mad dog incident help Jem and Scout See Atticus differently. 4. Describe Atticus.

Due – Feb. 14, How were the children treated at Cal’s church? 2. What is the relationship between Aunt Alexandra? Why does she move in with the family? 3. How does Aunt Alexandra feel about Calpurnia? 4. Why does Dill run away?

Due – Feb. 21, Why does the mob show up at the jail? What effect does Scout have on the mob? Explain. 2. Where do Scout and Jem sit during the trial? Does Atticus know they are there? 3. What was Mr. Ewell’s attitude while testifying?

Due – Feb. 28, What fact did Atticus prove that hinted at Tom’s innocence? Who does Atticus suspect is guilty? 2. What did the children learn about Mr. Dolphus Raymond. Why did he trust them with that information? 3. Why did Rev. Sykes ask Scout to stand?

Due – Mar. 7, What fact did Atticus prove that hinted at Tom’s innocence? Who does Atticus suspect is guilty? 2. What did the children learn about Mr. Dolphus Raymond. Why did he trust them with that information? 3. Why did Rev. Sykes ask Scout to stand?

Due – Mar. 14, What is ironic about Miss Gate’s hatred of Hitler for his persecution of the Jews? 2. Why is Bob Ewell so upset? 3. Describe the attack on the children. 4. How did Bob Ewell die? How does Atticus initially think he died? 5. Scout gains a great deal of understanding at the end of the book. What does she realize about Boo and his role in their lives?

Due – Mar. 14, What is ironic about Miss Gate’s hatred of Hitler for his persecution of the Jews? 2. Why is Bob Ewell so upset? 3. Describe the attack on the children. 4. How did Bob Ewell die? How does Atticus initially think he died? 5. Scout gains a great deal of understanding at the end of the book. What does she realize about Boo and his role in their lives?