This week as we read To Kill A Mockingbird, Atticus angers some of the citizens of Maycomb. Scout has a difficult time dealing with the mean things some are saying about her father. What will Scout do?
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Atticus Agrees To Defend Tom Robinson in Rape Case
This week as we read To Kill A Mockingbird, Atticus angers some of the citizens of Maycomb. Scout has a difficult time dealing with the mean things some are saying about her father. What will Scout do?
Homework Assignments Feb 18-22, 2008
Monday- No School
Tuesday- Review chapter 9 and read Chapter 10 TKAM; answer study guide questions.
1. TF Atticus had warned Scout to hold her temper in and refrain from fighting.
2. Which black man is Atticus defending?
3. TF Scout withstood Cecil's name calling and felt noble about it.
4. What words did Uncle Jack not want to hear from Scout?
5. What did Jem and Scout get for Christmas?
6. Talking to Francis gave Scout what kind of sensation?
7. Why did Scout split her knuckle to the bone on Francis's front teeth?
8. TF Uncle Jack gave Scout a spanking without hearing her side of the story.
9. TF Atticus knew Scout was eavesdropping when he spoke of the prejudice in Maycomb.
10. TF Atticus was reluctant to be tackled by Jem.
11. Why was it a sin to kill a mockingbird?
12. Which neighbor spoke highly of Atticus's legal talents?
13. TF Atticus out-did Cecil Jacobs's father in the touch football game.
14. Who informed Atticus about Mr. Harry Johnson's mad dog, old Tim Johnson?
15. Who informed Miss Rachel and Miss Stephanie Crawford about the mad dog?
16. Who was the first to address Atticus by his old nickname?
17. TF Atticus didn't want Scout bragging about his marksmanship at school on Monday.
18. TF Scout and Jem had renewed respect for their father.
Wednesday-Read chapter 11 TKAM; answer study guide questions.
1.How does Atticus advise Jem to react to Mrs. Dubose's taunts?
2.What does Mrs. Dubose say about the children's mother? How does Jem feel about this?
3.What request does Mrs. Dubose make of Jem? Is this a fair punishment for his “crime”?
4.Explain in your own words what Atticus thinks of insults like “nigger-lover”. How far do you agree with him?
6.Why, in Atticus's view, was Mrs. Dubose “a great lady”?
7.Atticus says that Mrs. Dubose is a model of real courage rather than “a man with a gun in his hand”. What does he mean? Do you think he is right?
8.Chapters ten and eleven are the last two chapters in the first part of the book. Explain why Harper Lee chooses to end the first part here.
Thursday-Read chapter 12 TKAM;answer study guide questions.
1.Comment on Jem's and Scout's visit to First Purchase church.
2.What new things does Scout learn here about how the black people live?
3.What does Scout learn from Calpurnia's account of Zeebo's education?
4.Explain why Calpurnia speaks differently in the Finch household, and among her neighbours at church.
Tuesday- Review chapter 9 and read Chapter 10 TKAM; answer study guide questions.
1. TF Atticus had warned Scout to hold her temper in and refrain from fighting.
2. Which black man is Atticus defending?
3. TF Scout withstood Cecil's name calling and felt noble about it.
4. What words did Uncle Jack not want to hear from Scout?
5. What did Jem and Scout get for Christmas?
6. Talking to Francis gave Scout what kind of sensation?
7. Why did Scout split her knuckle to the bone on Francis's front teeth?
8. TF Uncle Jack gave Scout a spanking without hearing her side of the story.
9. TF Atticus knew Scout was eavesdropping when he spoke of the prejudice in Maycomb.
10. TF Atticus was reluctant to be tackled by Jem.
11. Why was it a sin to kill a mockingbird?
12. Which neighbor spoke highly of Atticus's legal talents?
13. TF Atticus out-did Cecil Jacobs's father in the touch football game.
14. Who informed Atticus about Mr. Harry Johnson's mad dog, old Tim Johnson?
15. Who informed Miss Rachel and Miss Stephanie Crawford about the mad dog?
16. Who was the first to address Atticus by his old nickname?
17. TF Atticus didn't want Scout bragging about his marksmanship at school on Monday.
18. TF Scout and Jem had renewed respect for their father.
Wednesday-Read chapter 11 TKAM; answer study guide questions.
1.How does Atticus advise Jem to react to Mrs. Dubose's taunts?
2.What does Mrs. Dubose say about the children's mother? How does Jem feel about this?
3.What request does Mrs. Dubose make of Jem? Is this a fair punishment for his “crime”?
4.Explain in your own words what Atticus thinks of insults like “nigger-lover”. How far do you agree with him?
6.Why, in Atticus's view, was Mrs. Dubose “a great lady”?
7.Atticus says that Mrs. Dubose is a model of real courage rather than “a man with a gun in his hand”. What does he mean? Do you think he is right?
8.Chapters ten and eleven are the last two chapters in the first part of the book. Explain why Harper Lee chooses to end the first part here.
Thursday-Read chapter 12 TKAM;answer study guide questions.
1.Comment on Jem's and Scout's visit to First Purchase church.
2.What new things does Scout learn here about how the black people live?
3.What does Scout learn from Calpurnia's account of Zeebo's education?
4.Explain why Calpurnia speaks differently in the Finch household, and among her neighbours at church.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
The story continues in Maycomb, AL
This Week's Class Assignments
Monday, February 11, 2008
Writing-The first 45 minutes of class will focus on writing skills. Today will begin writing cause and effect essays. We will work on the brainstorming and the pre-writing phase with particular focus on the essay's introduction.
Literature-The second half of the block will be for literature. We will read Chapter 6 of To Kill A Mockingbird in class. Will will continue to focus on symbolism and allegory as well as identify the different elements of the novel's plot.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Writing--Continuation of cause and effect essays. First drafts of essays are due at the end of the period.
Literature--Discuss homework reading TKAM chapter 7. Read 15 minutes of the TKAM chapter 8 orally then continue with silent read for 15 minutes.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Writing--Continuation of cause and effect essay. First drafts edited and began writing final drafts.
Literature--Review for TKAM test chapter 5-8.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Writing--Final drafts for cause and effect essays. Final drafts due an the end of writing period.
Literature--Test on TKAM chapters 5-8.
Writing--Review of editing and composition section of the EOC.
Literature--watch segment of TKAM video(through chapter 8)
Writing-The first 45 minutes of class will focus on writing skills. Today will begin writing cause and effect essays. We will work on the brainstorming and the pre-writing phase with particular focus on the essay's introduction.
Literature-The second half of the block will be for literature. We will read Chapter 6 of To Kill A Mockingbird in class. Will will continue to focus on symbolism and allegory as well as identify the different elements of the novel's plot.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Writing--Continuation of cause and effect essays. First drafts of essays are due at the end of the period.
Literature--Discuss homework reading TKAM chapter 7. Read 15 minutes of the TKAM chapter 8 orally then continue with silent read for 15 minutes.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Writing--Continuation of cause and effect essay. First drafts edited and began writing final drafts.
Literature--Review for TKAM test chapter 5-8.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Writing--Final drafts for cause and effect essays. Final drafts due an the end of writing period.
Literature--Test on TKAM chapters 5-8.
Writing--Review of editing and composition section of the EOC.
Literature--watch segment of TKAM video(through chapter 8)
Homework Assignments
Monday--Journal assignment for TKAM.
Tuesday--Read chapter 7 TKAM. Complete related questions
Wednesday--Study for TKAM Test (chapters 1-8. Test are comprehensive
Thursday--Complete editing and composition reading and answer questions
Upcoming Events
Test on To Kill A Mockingbird Thursday (Don't wait until the last minute to study. Review notes on the elements of a novel, including characterization and point of view.
Read short story "The Grandfather" in EOL. Will discuss on next week.
Tuesday--Read chapter 7 TKAM. Complete related questions
Wednesday--Study for TKAM Test (chapters 1-8. Test are comprehensive
Thursday--Complete editing and composition reading and answer questions
Upcoming Events
Test on To Kill A Mockingbird Thursday (Don't wait until the last minute to study. Review notes on the elements of a novel, including characterization and point of view.
Read short story "The Grandfather" in EOL. Will discuss on next week.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
