English I 12/8/2014

English I 12/8/14 TURN IN HW: If you haven’t already, turn in the theme tracker TURN IN HW: If you haven’t already, turn in the theme tracker Make sure you’ve completed questions through Chapter 24 Make sure you’ve completed questions through Chapter 24 – If the q’s are complete, finish reading the novel – If the q’s are complete, finish reading the novel If not, grab a computer, log onto activelylearn If not, grab a computer, log onto activelylearn Common Core: Common Core: RL2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text & analyze in detail its development over the course of the text RL2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text & analyze in detail its development over the course of the text RL3: Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme RL3: Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme Bellringer (in your comp book): 1. Should Mayella get in trouble for lying under oath? 2. If you were in Atticus’ shoes, would you take the case? (would you put your children through that knowing what would happen in this community?) Discuss whether or not Atticus Finch should defend Tom Robinson. On which side of the controversy would you be? Why would you be on that side? Prepare for Court!

Court Pretend that you are a citizen of the town of Maycomb. You just read an editorial indicating whether or not Atticus Finch should defend Tom Robinson. On which side of the controversy would you be? Why would you be on that side? Pretend that you are a citizen of the town of Maycomb. You just read an editorial indicating whether or not Atticus Finch should defend Tom Robinson. On which side of the controversy would you be? Why would you be on that side? Each group is to have two main speakers, who will start the debate. Two will be prosecutors (should not), two will be defenders (should). Two students will act as judges, who will give an unbiased opinion of each team's handling of the debate. We will also have students acting as Jem, Scout, and Atticus to present their statements. Last, we have a jury who will discuss their verdict with the judges. Each group is to have two main speakers, who will start the debate. Two will be prosecutors (should not), two will be defenders (should). Two students will act as judges, who will give an unbiased opinion of each team's handling of the debate. We will also have students acting as Jem, Scout, and Atticus to present their statements. Last, we have a jury who will discuss their verdict with the judges. Defense and Prosecution teams, you must meet and write down clear, persuasive arguments to prepare for your court debate. Defense and Prosecution teams, you must meet and write down clear, persuasive arguments to prepare for your court debate.

ROLES Judges: Warren & Abby Judges: Warren & Abby Prosecution (should NOT take the case): Prosecution (should NOT take the case): Speakers: Michael & Alexz Speakers: Michael & Alexz Team: Bob, Jacob D, John David, Daniel, Rachel Team: Bob, Jacob D, John David, Daniel, Rachel Defense (should take the case): Defense (should take the case): Speakers: Bryson & Fletcher Speakers: Bryson & Fletcher Team: Seth, Daisy, Alana, Chase, Tabby, Jacob U Team: Seth, Daisy, Alana, Chase, Tabby, Jacob U Jury Jury Jacob T, Nolan, Thomas, Shelby, Jonathan, Leanna, Gwyneth, Trey Jacob T, Nolan, Thomas, Shelby, Jonathan, Leanna, Gwyneth, Trey Atticus: Hayden, Scout: Holly, Jem: Christian, Tom Robinson: Caelan Atticus: Hayden, Scout: Holly, Jem: Christian, Tom Robinson: Caelan