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Exploring Themes and Imagery in "To Kill a Mockingbird": Class Overview and Assignments

In this English 10 series, we delve into Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" by examining key themes, character attitudes, and audio-visual elements. Discussions include Atticus Finch's perspectives on justice, social issues highlighted through song, and the significance of setting in understanding the Ewell family's life. Students are encouraged to engage actively in class with journal entries and vocabulary studies to enhance comprehension. Each class session builds on the last, deepening our literary analysis and understanding.

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Exploring Themes and Imagery in "To Kill a Mockingbird": Class Overview and Assignments

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  1. English 10 - 2/19/19 • At the trial, in chapter 18, why does Atticus begin by painting a picture of the Ewell’s home life? • Why do clowns wear loud socks? • Lip flap – when a person on television can be seen talking but not heard. Goals – Discuss last week, handouts, anything interesting from the book. Watch court scene from the movie? Homework – Read and annotate chapter 20 for tomorrow. Write a journal entry. Don’t forget to study for vocab. 19.

  2. English 10 - 2/20/19 • What is Atticus’ attitude towards Mayella? Explain. • Why do bees hum? • Drooling – unrehearsed talking to fill in allotted radio or TV program time. Sometimes called “yata-yata-yata.” Goals – Complete watching the trial scene. Analyze Atticus’ closing argument. Check dailies. Homework – Read and annotate chapter 21, 22 for tomorrow. Write a journal entry. Don’t forget to study for vocabulary 19.

  3. English 10 - 2/21/19 • Listen to “Strange Fruit” by Billie Holiday. Respond • What is the noisiest game you can play? • Hammocking – putting a new television show between two established hits. Goals – Discuss lynching vs. justice. Look at imagery. Homework – Read and annotate chapter 23. Write a journal entry. Don’t forget to study for vocabulary 19.

  4. English 10 - 2/22/2019 • Five minutes to study for Vocabulary 19. • Why did the girl drink seven cans of pop? • Captation – An attempt to attain applause or recognition. Goals – Successfully complete Vocabulary 19. Homework – Read and annotate chapter 24,25,26. Write a journal entry for each. Don’t forget to study for vocabulary 20.

  5. English 10 - 2// • What information do we have about Boo Radley that is not gossip? Find evidence from the book • What do you call a pig that knows Karate? • Claque – hired applauders. Those who show approval for a fee or self-interest. Goals – Discuss vocabulary, things learned, cool writing/imagery in the book thus far. Homework – Read and annotate chapter 10. Find and write quotes that show evidence of conflict. Make sure to put the page number.

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