To+Kill+a+Mockingbird

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Introduction to To Kill a Mockingbird
Please respond to 3 topics in the 4 Corner posting section. Reply, agreeing or disagreeing, with a minimum 100 word response. You can pick any 3 that you'd like. Remember, you must be signed in and a member of the wiki to post. Your username should be a combination of your first and last name. Please see me or email me BEFORE Monday Dec. 18th if you have issues with the wiki.
 * 4 Corner Posting**

1. Watch the following video for historical context on To Kill a Mockingbird. 2. Pick 1 topic discussed in the video (ex: Great Depression, Jim Crow, Scottsboro Boys, The Civil Rights Movement) 3. Develop one "Essential questions" (A key question of higher order thinking- ex: How did Jim Crow laws affect the Southern culture?) 4. Briefly research that question and put your question/answer into a Google Doc or Slide. Keep it on Drive. Your response can include visuals, links to videos or any other material that you feel helps to answer your question. You are to paraphrase and include the websites of where you found your information. Do not just copy and paste from a website. 5. Save as Hour, Last name, and TKAM background. (ex: 2 Jones TKAM Background). Keep on your computer until class on Tuesday.
 * Pre Reading Prep Work: Due Tuesday, Dec. 19th**

[|Introduction and Historical Context video]

[|Here is a full text link] to the story in case you ever forget your book at home.
 * Full Text Link**

Bookdrum-link to bookmarks (allusions explained) and map of TKAM [|To Kill a Mockingbird]

[|John Green Crash Course]


 * Vlogging Instructions **


 * Vlog 1 due on Thursday, Jan. 4th**
 * Vlog 2 due on Wednesday, Jan. 10th**
 * Vlog 3 due on Monday, Jan. 15th**

In a vlog (video blog) you are to respond to one of the questions asked. You should candidly respond in a 1 minute to a 1 minute and 30 second video that will be sent to me. A few tips when vlogging.

- Decide if you want to have a script in front of you or speak impromptu - Plan your video session wisely. Look at the prompts ahead of time, then film. Maybe make an outline of your talking points. - Don’t worry about being awkward - Use eye contact/connect - Use headsets or record some place quiet. Avoid background noise. - Be aware of your background. - Be aware of lighting - You can be playful! Try jump cuts, black and white, comment bubbles etc. - This is a real conversation. Put yourself into it. Feel free to ask me a question in it. - Do take this assignment as a grade. Yes, we can be playful, but I expect some thoughtful and analytical dialogue.

Here are some questions to get you started for your Vlog 1. This is not a finite list. You may answer other prompts. Please do not try to answer all of these questions; take one question and answer it thoroughly with critical thinking, support and analysis.

__**You must support your discussion with direct quotes from the text.**__

- What are your thoughts on the relationships between Dill, Jem and Scout as childhood friends? How do you think they view themselves?

- Comment on Scout's first day of school. Does she bring trouble upon herself? What observations do you make about the education system in the early 1930's? What about the personalities of the children and families that we meet on that first day?

- Do you think family history or your family name should define who you are? Why or why not? What significance do we see of family history in To Kill a Mockingbird?

- What are the beginnings or prejudice and racial tensions that appear in Book 1?

- Should the kids be antagonizing the Radley family and Boo? Why or why not? Is what they're doing harmless or are they causing harm?

- Discuss the family dynamics that we've seen in TKAM. Do you think they are pretty typical of families? Or are there aspects that strike you as strange? Why?

- Is there anything that we've read so far that surprises you? What and why?

-Create your own prompt. Please make sure that you are analytical in your discussion.

Remember to support with the text! You must use a direct quote.

Remember to support with the text! You must use a direct quote.
 * Vlog 2 Prompts**

-Comment on Aunt Alexandra's role in the Finch family and Scout's life in particular. What commentary does she make about women and their role in the 1930s South?

-Discuss Atticus's decision to "try the case". Scout is amazed to learn in this section that he father was assigned the case and that people are criticizing him for trying. What observations do you have and what conclusions do you reach?

- What dilemma does Mayella find herself in that brings Tom Robinson to trial? Discuss Mayella and the role that she plays in the story.

-Discuss Bob Ewell. What are his motivations? What are his characteristics like? Does he have any redeeming qualities? Why is he such an unlikable character?

- What surprises you about the trial? How is it similar or different from trials today? Could this sort of trial take place in current times? Why or why not?

-Create your own prompt. Please make sure that you are analytical in your discussion and that you using a direct quote to support your analysis.

**Vlog 3 Prompts: Remember to use a direct quote!**

- How accurate do you think Scout's reflection of her childhood is? Do you think she recollected the events accurately, or has time changed her memory?

- Atticus is often cited as one of the most honorable and admirable characters in American Literature. Do you agree or disagree with that statement? Why?

- Would you consider Boo Radley guilty? Reflect on his actions at the end of the novel.

- The title, "To Kill a Mockingbird" has a few references throughout the text. Which stands out to you the most and why?

- What are your thoughts on Tom's death and Bob Ewell's actions in the final chapters?

- Who do you think is the strongest character in the novel? Why?

- Do you think this novel is an accurate display of prejudice and racism? Why or why not?

- Who is the most hypocritical character in the novel?

- Oftentimes this book is banned, do you agree or disagree with that decision? On the other hand, it is also one of the most common books taught in high school. Do you think it has value and should be taught? Why or why not?

-Free prompt of your choice.

Make a copy, save as hour, last name and title. Share back right away.
 * Jim Crow History and Dialect**
 * [|Jim Crow History and Dialect]**

Make a copy and save as TKAM characterization chart. You do NOT need to share it back with me. [|Characterization Chart]
 * Characterization chart**


 * Essay Assignment**
 * [|TKAM Essay]**


 * Study Guide**

[|Flash cards] [|50 ?? review] [|Jeopardy 2]

[|Sporcle character review]

=**To Kill a Mockingbird Themes**=

1 Education: 2 Bravery: 3 Prejudice: 4 Loss of innocence/Growing up: 5 Good and Evil: 6 Perspective: 7 Protection: [|THEME NOTES]

[|TKAM and Current Times]

=TIMELINE=
 * Year || Time || Chapter || What happened || Important Quotes ||
 * 1933 || summer/fall || 1 ||  ||   ||