Name: Date: To Kill A Mockingbird

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1 Name: Date: To Kill A Mockingbird Your Task: Write a critical essay in which you discuss two works of literature you have read from the particular perspective or the statement that is provided for you in the Critical Lens. In your essay, provide a valid interpretation of the statement, agree or disagree with the statement as you have interpreted it, and support your opinion using specific references to appropriate literary elements from the two works (one must be To Kill a Mockingbird). You may use scrap paper to plan your response. Critical Lens: The bravest of individuals is the one who obeys his or her conscience. - J. F. Clarke Guidelines: Be sure to Provide a valid interpretation of the critical lens that clearly establishes the criteria for analysis Indicate whether you agree or disagree with the statement as you have interpreted it Choose two works you have read that you believe best support your opinion (One must be To Kill a Mockingbird) Use the criteria suggested by the critical lens to analyze the works you have chosen Avoid plot summary. Instead, use specific references to appropriate literary elements (for example: theme, characterization, setting, point of view) to develop your analysis Organize your ideas in a unified and coherent manner Follow the conventions of standard written English

2 Name: Date: Ms. Hepner English 10R Journal entries: To Kill A Mockingbird Day 1: Anticipate Guide & Key words: What is the most important thing you learned before you were 10 years old? Day 2: Introduce novel: What did you fear as a child: what places and what people? Why did these people and places make you uneasy? How did you outgrow these fears? Day 3: Chapters 1-3: To Kill a Mockingbird is told from the point of view of 6-year old Scout. Describe your neighborhood through the eyes of a six-year-old. Day 4: Chapters 4-5: What might be the significance of some of the characters names? Why is Scout called by that nickname? What does Atticus mean? What does Jem bring to mind? Does the fact that Calpurnia is called Cal by the Finch family have any significance? Why is Arthur Radley called Boo? Day 5: Chapter 6: What acts of courage does Jem confront in this chapter? What do these tell us about Jem? Day 6: Chapter 7: Jem cries when Mr. Nathan seals the knothole in the tree. Why? What might he be thinking when he begins to cry? Day 7: Chapter 8: Natural disasters often foreshadow other terrible events. What might Harper Lee be foreshadowing with this chapter? Day 8: Chapters 9-11: At the end of Part I, what have Scout and Jem learned? Try to formulate a few simple lessons the children have mastered. Day 9: Chapter 12: Why does Cal hide her ability to speak standard English from her friends? What does this tell you about her? Day 10: Chapter 13: Characterize Aunt Alexandra. Day 11: Chapter 14: Compare Boo Radley with Tom Robinson. How are they similar? How are they different? Day 12: Chapters 15 and 16: What is your impression of the Cunninghams after reading chapter 15? How is it different from your initial impression in chapter 2? Day 13: Chapters 17 and 18: Characterize Mayella Ewell. What makes her like the rest of her family? What makes her unlike the rest of her family?

3 Day 14: Chapter 19: Why does Dill cry in the courtroom? What does this tell us about him? What does this tell us about Maycomb? Day 15: Chapter 20: All citizens (except convicted felons) are required to serve jury duty when called. What is a juror s duty? Day 16: Chapter 21: Free write using at least 5 vocabulary words. Day 17: Chapter 22: Why do you think Harper Lee chose to title this book To Kill a Mockingbird? Would another title have been as appropriate? More appropriate? Why? Day 18: Chapters 23 and 24: What does teaching Scout to be a lady consist of? Which characters teach Scout how to be a lady? Day 19: Chapter 25: In this chapter, the mockingbird idea is broadened to include other helpless creatures and their vulnerability to other forms of casual violence. Who are some of the mockingbirds included in this chapter? Day 20: Chapter 26: Atticus said that Jem was trying hard to forget something, but what he was really doing was storing it away for a while, until enough time passed. Then he would be able to think about it and sort things out. When he was able to think about it, Jem would be himself again. Step into Jem s shoes at age twenty. Jem is in college, talking to a roommate. Write how he begins to sort things out. Be thoughtful. Day 21: Chapter 27: What is so sad about the statement, Mr. Ewell found himself as forgotten as Tom Robinson? What does that tell you about Maycomb? What does that tell you about Mr. Ewell? Day 22: Chapter 28: The man who brought Jem in... He was some countryman I did not know. Why is it important that Scout doesn t identify the rescuer? Day 23: Chapters 29-31: Spend a few moments reflecting on the six key words we analyzed at the beginning of the unit and your changing definitions and feelings along the way. How has your understanding of these words changed? Is your definition of the words the same or different? Why or why not? Day 24: This novel has been called a racist book and a powerful weapon against racism. Which do you think it is? Explain.

4 Name: Date: To Kill a Mockingbird Vocabulary Quiz 1 Section I: Synonyms/Definitions Mark the letter of the word which most nearly means the same thing as the underlined word. 1. The word malevolent most nearly means: a. annoyed; bothered b. flying c. malicious; evil d. benevolent 2. The word tyranny most nearly means: a. in complete agreement b. malicious; actively evil in nature c. act of avoiding d. cruel, unreasonable use of power 3. The word entrusted most nearly means: a. the condition of being puzzled b. given over to another for care or protection c. annoyed; bothered d. driven by excessive zeal 4. The word emerge most nearly means: a. to come forth from something b. unfailing; always correct c. cover in a liquid d. pertaining to a church 5. The word antagonize most nearly means: a. thoughtful b. incur the dislike of someone; counteract c. made familiar with d. pacify; placate

5 Section II: Matching Match the words with the definition which best fits the word. 1. isolate a. remain constant to a purpose in spite of obstacles 2. unanimous b. unfailing; always correct 3. eccentric c. in complete agreement 4. persevere d. to separate from the group; set apart 5. infallible e. departing from the established norm, model or rule Section III: Context Use five of the following words correctly in a paragraph or story. Underline the vocabulary words in your story. Be sure to write in complete sentences and use correct spelling and grammar. Your story/paragraph should make sense. irked pronouncements quibbling evasion perplexity adjacent ingenuous fanatical pensive acquired extract preoccupation

6 Name: Date: To Kill A Mockingbird Test Review Sheet Identify the following characters. Be sure to be able to discuss their significance to the story and their relationships with other characters. Jean Louise (Scout) Finch Jeremy (Jem) Finch Atticus Finch Miss Maudie Atkinson Bob Ewell Mrs. Dubose Charles Baker Harris (Dill) Aunt Alexandra Miss Rachel Mr. Gilmer Judge Taylor Tom Robinson Miss Stephanie Crawford Mayella Ewell Arthur (Boo) Radley Mr. Nathan Radley Miss Caroline Fisher Walter Cunningham (Sr.) Heck Tate Tim Johnson Calpurnia Reverend Sykes Be familiar with major symbolism in the book. What are the symbols and what do they represent? Be able to explain the significance of quotes/events from the book. Identify the importance of the following themes. Be prepared to provide examples from the text of each of the themes. Growing up: Passing from innocence and isolation to maturity and participation in a flawed society. Things are not always as they seem. Courage: Learning when, how, and what to fight. The difference between physical courage (touching Boo s house) and moral courage (fighting a losing battle against racial prejudice). Prejudice: Learning how to judge in a reasonable fashion. Stepping into another person s skin before judging them. Class, racial and sexual prejudice as deeply ingrained aspects of society.

7 Name: Date: To Kill A Mockingbird Unit Test Section I: Character Identification. Match the following characters with their description. 1. Atticus Finch A. presiding judge at the trial 2. Scout B. Atticus' sister 3. Jem C. Scout's brother 4. Calpurnia D. lawyer who defends a Negro 5. Aunt Alexandra E. old lady who yells at the children 6. Dill F. narrator 7. Judge Taylor G. summertime neighbor of the Finch children 8. Miss Maudie H. mysterious neighbor 9. Mrs. Dubose I. the sheriff 10. Arthur (Boo) Radley J. attacks the children 11. Tom Robinson K. open-minded neighbor friendly to the children 12. Heck Tate L. the cook 13. Bob Ewell M. she was allegedly raped 14. Mayella Ewell N. the defendant on trial for rape 15. Walter Cunningham (Sr.) O. farmer who won't take charity 16. Rev. Sykes P. gossipy neighbor 17. Stephanie Crawford Q. the prosecuting attorney 18. Caroline Fisher R. pretends to be a drunk 19. Mr. Gilmer S. Cal's preacher 20. Dolphus Raymond T. first grade teacher

8 Section II: Quotations. Explain the importance and meaning of the following quotations in complete sentences. 1. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view until you climb into his skin and walk around in it. 2. Tom was a dead man the minute Mayella Ewell opened her mouth and screamed. 3. Let the dead bury the dead this time, Mr. Finch. 4. Serving on a jury forces a man to make up his mind and declare himself about something. Men don t like to do that. Sometimes it s unpleasant.

9 Section III: Short Answer. Answer four (4) of the following questions critically, in complete sentences. 1. Describe Atticus relationship with Jem and Scout and contrast it with their relationship to Aunt Alexandra. 2. Explain how Harper Lee uses Mrs. Dubose and Boo Radley to develop the idea that things aren t always what they seem. 3. Explain how the title relates to the events of the novel and the themes of To Kill a Mockingbird. 4. Compare and contrast the Cunninghams and the Ewells. 5. What do Jem and Scout learn about courage from Mrs. Dubose? 6. Explain how Harper Lee's using Scout as the narrator affects our understanding of the events in the novel.

10 Section IV: Symbolism and Themes 1. Symbolism is the use of a symbol to represent something else, particularly in a work of literature. List 2 symbols in To Kill a Mockingbird and explain what they represent. a. b. 2. Some of the themes of To Kill a Mockingbird are: Growing up: Passing from innocence and isolation to maturity and participation in a flawed society. Things are not always as they seem. Prejudice: Learning how to judge in a reasonable fashion. Stepping into another person s skin before judging them. Class, racial and sexual prejudice are discussed as deeply ingrained aspects of society. Choose one theme and describe 2 situations/events from the book which illustrate your chosen theme. Be sure to briefly summarize the situation and indicate how it is an example of your theme.

11 Section V: Essay In a well-organized, well-developed essay, answer one of the following questions. 1. Scout and Jem learn that one must have respect for individuals. Explain how they learned about respect for the individual from three of the following characters: Boo Radley Mrs. Dubose Atticus Mr. Raymond Cal Aunt Alexandra Tom Robinson 2. Choose a different title for To Kill A Mockingbird and explain how your title is appropriate, considering the themes and ideas presented in the novel.