PPT-Historical Background for To Kill a Mockingbird By Harper Lee

Historical Background for To Kill a Mockingbird By Harper Lee I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. By Harper Lee. Setting. Maycomb, Alabama (fictional city). 1933-1935. Although slavery has long been abolished, the Southerners in Maycomb continue to believe in white supremacy.. Themes. Racial Prejudice. Week 9. To Kill a Mockingbird. To Kill a Mockingbird. Apoplectic. ap·o·plec·tic. (adjective). Showing the symptoms of a . stroke. My father can get so furious, that he often seems . apoplectic. : his face goes red, and his words are slurred. . by Harper Lee. Themes. Themes. The theme of a story is the story’s main idea. . The theme of a fable is its moral.. The theme of a parable would be the lesson it teaches.. The theme of a novel is what it tells us about life and the way people behave.. By Harper Lee. Why Do We Read . To Kill A Mockingbird?. We can all agree on a few things…..racism exists….we hate it, but it does.. Racism is not just about color. It is about gender, age, economic status….etc.. A Prominent Theme in. . To Kill a Mockingbird. as well as an American Reality during the Depression . Sample Presentation. Mountain Pointe . English Department . In Chapter 24, Mrs. . Merriweather. By . Group 1. Zach, Madi, Haley , & Sam . When and where was Harper Lee born? What was her family like?. Harper Lee was born in Monroeville, Alabama in 1926. She was the youngest of four siblings. “Shoot all the . bluejays. you want, if you can hit ‘. em. ,. but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird”.. To Kill a Mockingbird – . Cultural Context. Next to each statement put a “1” if you strongly agree, a “2” if you somewhat agree, a “3” if you somewhat disagree, and a “4” if you strongly disagree.. Complete . the following poem on one of the characters from your novel. Bio Poem. First Name of Character. 4 adjectives that describe the character. Relative of…. Lover of….. Who feels….. Who needs…. Chapter1 and 2 . What do people say about Atticus?. What do they say about Boo . Radley. ? Is that fair? . 3. .What are the three confrontations that Scout encounters at school? . 4. . How is Miss Caroline different from Atticus?. An Introduction. Sneetches. What . did you notice about the film? What was happening?. What . comes . to mind in regards to the video?. Why do you think . Dr. . Seuss wrote this story? What message do you think he was trying to get across?. TKAM : Notes Vocabulary Eccentric (adj): deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc Malevolent (adj): Having or exhibiting ill will; wishing harm to others Indigenous (adj): originating in a particular region or country To Kill A Mockingbird Mrs. Belof ELA 20 Marking Grid for TKAM Unit Chapter questions and vocabulary Quiz after chapters 1-8; 9-15; 16-21; 22-31 Chapter 15 – 11 point paragraph assignment Final project- group activity by Harper Lee. Class One Notes. Student responsibility: Homework for the next two nights. Questions on Ch. 1-5. Numbers: 3,13,16,19,20. Journal # _____. For Glossary:. Genre: . the type of literature; the category or classification.. SPECIAL Enjoy a one-night stay in a Plantation King Room and three-course “Tasting Menu” dinner for two at Peninsula Grill for just $575. ALSO Harper member privileges, daily continental bre