To Kill a Mockingbird Lesson Plans Audio found here: http://www.buffaloschools.org/webpages/rbowers/resources.cfm?subpage=109758

Objective(s) SWBAT identify possible themes (R.L. 9-10.2) and use textual support (R.L. 9-10.1) to explain how the author illustrates those themes. SWBAT explain symbolism (R.L. 9-10.10) in the book using textual support (R.L. 9-10.1, W.9-10.9). SWBAT summarize (W.9-10.4) what they read.

Reading schedule: Week 1 March 7 March 8 March 9-11 Read chapters 1-3 Read chapters 4-6 Read chapters 7-9

Reading schedule: Week 2 March 12 March 13 March 14 March 15 March 16-18 Read chapters 10-12 Read chapters 13-15 Read chapters 16-18 Read chapters 19-21 Read chapters 22-24

Reading schedule: Week 3 March 19 March 20 March 21 March 22 March 23 Read chapters 25-26 Read chapters 27-28 Read chapters 29-31 Review and prepare for TKAM Test TKAM Test

What is prejudice? Definition Synonyms The police do not want to prejudice an investigation. There is prejudice everywhere, against other races, the opposite gender, those who are older, younger, shorter, poorer, richer, less educated, etc. Social prejudice against former convicts only makes it more difficult for them to reintegrate into society once they have completed their prison sentences. There is a Hebrew proverb which states that opinions founded on prejudice are always sustained with the greatest violence.

Background knowledge A summation of the text (12 min): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xM8hvEE2dI&noredirect=1

Chapter 1: Vocabulary Assuaged (3) Impotent (4) Economy (5) Eccentric (10) Vapid (10) Malevolent (10) Predilection (11) Relieve Lacks power Thrifty Not normal Without liveliness, sharpness or spirit; dull Harmful Preference

Chapter 1: Questions Describe each character. Summarize chapter 1 (name it, verb it, detail it). Name it: Harper Lee… In To Kill a Mockingbird… In chapter 1 … Verb it: persuades, convinces, illustrates, demonstrates, introduces, describes, explains ... Detail it: (names, places, dates, conflict, solution)

Chapter 2: Vocabulary Condescended (20) Apprehensively (21) Indigenous (21) Literate (22) Illicitly (23) Sentimentality (24) Entailment (27) Vexations (27) Sojourn (29) to put aside one's dignity or superiority voluntarily and assume equality with one regarded as inferior uneasy or fearful about something that might happen Native Can read not legally permitted Emotional attachment Consequence Irritation A temporary stay

Chapter 2: Questions What affects the narrator’s perspective? Age (an adult reflecting on her childhood) Motherless Lives with men -- dad and brother Lawyers daughter Educated Financially stable White

Chapter 3: Vocabulary Tranquility (32) Flinty (33) Furor (34) Contemptuous (36) Calm Unmerciful Excitement Disrespectful

Chapters 3-5: Questions Here are some more references. What lessons are being learned in these examples? “I could not help receiving the impression that I was being cheated out of something,” (44). “Rather than risk a tangle with Calpurnia, I did as Jem told me. For some reason, my first year of school had wrought a great change in our relationship,” (45). “Jem finally realized that he had been done in by the oldest lawyer's trick in the book,” (66).

Chapter 4: Vocabulary Auspicious (43) Ethical (47) Scuppernongs (47) Transparent (51) Promising, favorable Morals, right vs. wrong Grapes See through

Chapters 3-5: Questions What kinds of “growing-up” lessons has Scout had to learn. Explain. Quote the book and provide page number(s). Example: Scout learns that people have different perspectives. For example, her dad explains,“You’ll never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view,” (39). Here Atticus tries to get his daughter to consider others and how they might feel.

Chapter 5: Vocabulary Benign (56) Tacit (56) Inquisitive (64) Gracious, nonthreatening Implied Asking questions

Chapter 6: Question What are the characters like so far? Create a tree chart and sort out some of their characteristics. Another exercise: In a T-Chart, write down a quote from the text on one side, then on the other side write your thoughts about its significance.

Chapters 7-10: Vocabulary Provocation (105) Tarried (112) Obstreperous (113) Irritate Stay Unruly

Chapter 7-9: Questions What kinds of growing pains are Jem and Scout experiencing? Quote the text to support your ideas. Summarize chapters 7-9 (name it, verb it, detail it). “Jem stayed moody for a week,” (77). “So I left Jem alone and tried not to bother him,” (77) “Jem assured me that the older I got, the better school would be,” (79). In chapter 8 Harper Lee continues to bring depth to her characters. For example, Boo is not just a crazy old man who stays inside all day. Surprisingly, he makes a rare appearance to help during the fire that breaks out in Miss Maudie’s home. Scout didn’t even notice that he wrapped a blanket around her.

Chapter 10: Question What is it like growing up in Maycomb, Alabama? Use textual evidence to support your answer. Why should one not kill a mockingbird (119)? Use textual evidence to support your answer.

Symbolism Symbolism of the mockingbird (1 min.)

Chapters 11-16: Vocabulary Interdict (137) Ignorant (144) Enamored (168) Champertous (221) Connivance (221) Litigants (221) Prohibit, punish Unlearned Charmed a sharing in the proceeds of litigation by one who agrees with either the plaintiff or defendant to help promote it or carry it on Cooperate privately A person engaged in a lawsuit

Part two: Themes A comment on some themes (12 min.):

Chapters 12-31: Notes Write quotes from the book that support the following themes Growing up Small town, southern life Prejudice Good vs. evil Courage “I began to think there was some skill involved in being a girl,” (154). “To Maycomb, Tom’s death was typical,” (322). “As you grow older, you’ll see white men cheat black men every day of your life…”(295). “He likened Tom’s death to the senseless slaughter of songbirds by hunters and children,” (323). “A court is only as sound as it’s jury... “(274) said Atticus.

Chapters 16-19: Questions Describe Atticus’s character. Why does Atticus want Mr. Ewell to write his name? Do you think Mayella is being honest with herself? Use textual evidence from chapter 18 to support your answer. In your own words, define justice. Who treats Tom justly? How does s/he show justice? Why does Dill get so upset in chapter 19? Why isn't Scout as upset? Summarize chapters 16-19.

Chapters 16-19: Mock Trial Option 1: Re enact the courtroom scenes Bob Ewell Mayella Ewell Tom Robinson Mr. Gibson Atticus Judge Taylor Mr. Deas Option 2: Defend one of two sides Tom was treated fairly in court. Tom was not treated fairly in court.

Chapter 20: Vocabulary Unmitigated (273) Temerity (273) Cynical (273) Idle (274) Industrious (274) Integrity (274) Defendant (275) not softened or lessened reckless boldness Distrusting Not working Working energetically Honesty; l moral character Person defending themselves in court

Chapters 21-23: Vocabulary Demurred (279) Vehement (296) Indignant (296) Aggravate (302) Infantile (303) Wary (304) Exception; object Impassioned; violent Feeling displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base to make worse or more severe Childish Watchful; cautious

Chapter 23: Questions Describe the Cunninghams. How are they different from the Ewells? How are they the same? Describe the kind of people who live in Maycomb. What are the people like in Rexburg? What makes people different according to the book? Do you favor Jem’s views or Scouts? What do you think makes people different? Why would Boo want to hide? Why does Raymond drink? What are some motivators for people to act the way they do?

Chapter 24: Vocabulary Charlotte (305) Impertinence (308) A dessert Inappropriateness; rudeness

Chapter 26: Irony How is chapter 26 ironic? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYq2d7iKKhk (3 min.)

Motifs An explanation to all the background and history: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nnZuYA-zTo (2 min.)

In Conclusion A recap of the story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VOznuyltZA (2 min.) Socratic seminar model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG64GWpE9Jo