Ch 9 - 11: "Maycomb's Disease"

     How does Scout begin to experience racism in To Kill a Mockingbird throughout chapter 9?  Use at least two examples from the novel.  Finally, relate Scout's encounters with racism to the theme "loss of innocence." 

Ch 2: Character Analysis

Pick either Miss Caroline or Walter Cunningham to use for this post.  

Use 3 character traits from your toolbox to describe either Miss Caroline or Walter Cunningham.  Then find evidence from the text (a direct quotation) to support this trait.  Finally, explain how your direct quotation illustrates the character traits you picked for your character.

*All posts should use formal grammar and should be written in complete sentences.  

Ch 3: Ethical Issues

Ethics are the values or beliefs by which we live and make decisions every day. In Chapter 3, Atticus tells Scout that “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.”  This idea is sometimes stated as walking in someone else’s shoes.  When you look at the work through another person’s eyes, it helps you to understand why they do what they do.  This activity helps you apply the lessons from the novel to your own life.  It reminds you of the importance of sympathizing with others.  It also provides an opportunity for you to express yourself with your writing.

Directions: Consider a time when you or someone you know was able to see things from another point of view.  What happened?  What was the outcome?  What might have happened if you didn’t stop and look at it another way?  When responding to this post, keep in mind all classmates will see your response.  Please do not mention names of others and only share what you are comfortable with sharing.  

*All posts should use formal grammar and should be written in complete sentences.  

Ch 1: Prediction

1.     Predict . . . How do you think Jem, Scout's older brother broke his arm?  Take a wild guess using what you just learned about both siblings.  Use your imagination, but use at least 1 example from the novel to support your answer.

*All posts should use formal grammar and should be written in complete sentences.  

Ch 1: First Impressions

1.     What are your first impressions of the protagonist (main character), Jean Louise Finch, also known as Scout?  Is she brave, annoying, curious, adorable, or endearing, etc.?  Describe your first impressions of Scout and use at least 2 examples from Ch 1 to support your answer. 

*All posts should use formal grammar and should be written in complete sentences.