| There are four activities:
1. Speculate about the Novel
2. Interpret a Quotation as a Reflection
3. Describe from other Viewpoints
4. Write a Persuasive Essay
To
Kill a Mockingbird: A Historical Perspective
From the Library of Congress, this is a long (4-5 week project) but
you could use parts of it to suit your objectives. It is designed for
10th grade, but adaptable for MS grades. Students learn about the history
of African Americans in the South through analysis of historical and
literary primary source photographs and documents, identify literary
devices and figurative language in historical documents and personal
narratives, and write creative works that reflect the themes of racism,
compassion, and tolerance in To Kill a Mockingbird.
To Kill
a Mockingbird: Student Survival Guide
A useful site for vocabulary, allusions, and idioms. Has many vocab
and idiom definitions, as well as maps, historical background, pictures,
and definitions of various allusions.
Studying
To Kill a Mockingbird
A UK guide with plenty of analysis: characters, themes, techniques,
viewpoint, stereotyping, attitudes, and other topics.
Famous
American Trials: Scottsboro
Learn about the trial that serves as the basis of the book.
The History
of Jim Crow
Access historical background, source material, and lesson plans at this
impressive site and learn how Jim Crow laws deprived African Americans
of their civil rights.
Harper
Academic Teachers Guide: To Kill a Mockingbird
Offers 20 discussion questions and 10 research and writing projects
“Mockingbird'
Sparks Controversy The 41-Year-Old Novel Triggers Renewed Racial Debates"
This is an NPR ‘All Things Considered’ audio report runs
on Real Player. It may take a few minutes to load.
Harper
Collins Readers Guide: To Kill a Mockingbird
Summary, nine discussion questions, and a brief author biography.
Harper Lee biography
(1964) Interview
of Harper Lee
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