1. Social Justice in To Kill a Mockingbird
Social Justice Unit
Day 16

2. Daily agenda Bell Ringer: Subject/Verb Agreement
Vocab Spotlight: Objective, Omen, Pious
Reading Lesson: Trace Theme Development for Racism and Other Universal Topics in TKAM.
Writing Lesson: Preview the Performance Task Rubric

3. Bell Ringer Minutes
Instructions: Make corrections to the following sentence.
Is a elephant the only creature besides primates who have 4 appendages with hinge joints?

4. VOCABULARY SPOTLIGHT 10 Minutes
Sample Sentences
Although Alice is best friends with Sue, her objective analysis of the candidates led her to vote for Beth as the class president.
Rain on one’s wedding day is viewed by some as an omen of years of struggle and hardship for the couple.
The pious family prayed daily and were known for their generosity to those in need.
Objective
Omen
Pious

5. Prejudice in TKAM 45 MINUTES
For this discussion, you will need your TKAM Themes mind map. Our goal is to trace the development of themes about prejudice in the book.
Why is Mayella offended by Atticus? What does this say about the prejudice she has encounters in Maycomb?
Why is Bob Ewell eager to show the court that he can write? What does this say about the prejudice he encounters in Maycomb?
Why is the courtroom shocked to learn that Tom Robinson feels sorry for Mayella? What does this reveal about the prejudice he encounters in Maycomb? Why does this statement ultimately seal his doom?

6. Performance Task Part 3 Rubric Review
25 MINUTES
Performance Task Part 3 Rubric Review
Read the 4-point rubric used to assess the written portion of the performance task.
Note questions on the back of the page.
Also note any ideas that you have for fulfilling specific requirements.
You will have the opportunity to ask questions during the last 10 minutes of this activity.

7. Clean-up & Announcements 5 minutes
Clean-up your work area:
Dispose of garbage
Pack-up your belongings
Homework:
Continue researching your topic. You will have 45 minutes in class tomorrow to complete your research. This counts as a minor/quiz grade.