1. Terror Triumph and the Questions of Justice Introducing concepts connected with To Kill a Mockingbird April 15, 2008 Learning Goals: Identify the concepts associated with the Depression, and America in the 1930s Analyze the events around Jim Crow laws that led to institutional racism Identify characters’ patterns and what establishes those patterns

2. Pre Assessment Define the following terms and events: Define the following terms and events: Terror Terror Triumph Triumph Jim Crow laws Jim Crow laws Justice Justice Prosecute and Defense Prosecute and Defense Racism Racism Hero Hero Morals Morals Argument Argument The role of the family The role of the family Add a prepositional phrase to each of the terms to determine the relationship between the term and the characters, plot, setting, and or theme Add a prepositional phrase to each of the terms to determine the relationship between the term and the characters, plot, setting, and or theme  Create a T chart. Write “TERROR” on the left, “TRIUMPH” on the right. Share definitions of terror and triumph PREPOSITIONS: about," "above," "across," "after," "against," "along," "among," "around," "at," "before," "behind," "below," "beneath," "beside," "between," "beyond," "but," "by," "despite," "down," "during," "except," "for," "from," "in," "inside," "into," "like," "near," "of," "off," "on," "onto," "out," "outside," "over," "past," "since," "through," "throughout," "till," "to," "toward,"

3. Jim Crow: What do you know?

4. Triumph and terror Can there be triumph in a time of terror? Can there be triumph in a time of terror? Record all answers in your spiral Record all answers in your spiral Write two questions based on the title of the article Write two questions based on the title of the article How is the article organized? How is the article organized? Article “From Terror to Triumph: A Historical Overview” Jigsaw Article “From Terror to Triumph: A Historical Overview” Jigsaw Write two questions based on your subheading Write two questions based on your subheading Underline the main idea, highlight the significant details Underline the main idea, highlight the significant details Creating Jim Crow Resisting Jim Crow Escaping Jim Crow Transition from Segregation to Civil Rights Robert Chris Marian Olivia Guyana Zach DanMike IanHashemSaraBrianne

5. Group time When you get into your groups you will: Discuss your questions with your group members When you get into your groups you will: Discuss your questions with your group members In 10 minutes you will come back to your seats and share two questions and answers with the class In 10 minutes you will come back to your seats and share two questions and answers with the class We will take notes on the questions and answers shared We will take notes on the questions and answers shared

6. Southern Style What do you see? What is the message in this photo? What do you see? What is the message in this photo? Migrant Mother by Dorthea Lange Migrant Mother by Dorthea Lange How does knowing the title add to your understanding of the photo? Based on this photograph, what do you predict the conflicts will be in this novel? How does knowing the title add to your understanding of the photo? Based on this photograph, what do you predict the conflicts will be in this novel? Depression in America Depression in America Depression in America Depression in America

7. Chapters 1-4 Characters: Reflecting on Mrs. Beddington’s presentation What do you focus on as you are introduced to the characters? Characters: Reflecting on Mrs. Beddington’s presentation What do you focus on as you are introduced to the characters? Conflicts Conflicts Patterns Patterns Connections – Personal associations Connections – Personal associations CharacterDescriptionConflictPrediction Scout Jem Atticus

8. Homework Homework: Historical Allusions Ch 1-10 Homework: Historical Allusions Ch 1-10 Give background on your terms: who, what, where, when, why important Give background on your terms: who, what, where, when, why important Complete the STAR packet Complete the STAR packet Read chapters 5-9 Read chapters 5-9