tkam

**To Kill a Mockingbird novel.**
This timeless novel by Harper Lee (1960) is a rewarding read**.** The plot and characters of this novel are loosely based on Harper Lee's own observations from her childhood, in the 1930s**.**

You may want to create a **map of Maycomb** and a series of **character profiles** where you can add more information as you read. I will check your maps and character profiles during our novel unit.
 * First reading**: In the first reading of TKAM, you will come across a very detailed setting and detailed characters.

When you are reading, make sure that you are not just thinking in basic terms about the plot and characters, but also the devices used by Harper Lee to illustrate her points, and the bigger picture: Why is this book worth reading? What are we learning and how can we relate it to our own lives? Here is an example of the different levels of thinking created by another English teacher: http://www.gliffy.com/publish/1143222/

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You may want to consider the following factors:
 * Characters:** When you have read up to the end of part two, choose a character and create a powerpoint presentation to teach the class about your character. You may want to work with someone, but make sure that you check with Miss. Kelly so that there aren't too many overlaps in characters. You want the class to get a good overview of as many characters as possible!
 * Name
 * Social status
 * Likes, dislikes
 * Attitudes and views towards events in the novel
 * Important quotes (this is a must. Miss. Kelly has some examples of important quotes if you are struggling)
 * What these quotes reveal about your character
 * Whether or not your character's views change over time
 * Any symbols associated with your character
 * Whether or not your character relates to any **themes.**

Quotes:

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 * Journal:** Choose either Tom Robinson, Boo Radley, or Atticus Finch. Write at least 5 journal entries (I would expect about 6-8) spanning the whole novel from your character's **perspective.** Consider important events in the novel and how your character feels/reacts to these events.

Then **evaluate** the writing process: What does this novel teach you about perspective? Why do you think it is important to consider events from other people's points of view?

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An extra writing assignment is to consider how this theme could relate to your life in 2010.
 * Theme:** Choose an important theme from TKAM and write a short response about how this theme is shown in TKAM.

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You could: Write a newspaper article about the trial Write a journal entry/blog entry/dramatic monologue about the trial from someone's POV (not Scout's!) Film a television news segment about the trial Film a historical documentary about the trial Create a photostory about the trial Create a cartoon about the trial Or **create your own idea and check it with Miss. Kelly before you begin.**
 * The trial:** For the trial, you will choose your own assignment.


 * You must be using higher level thinking!**

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