To+Kill+a+Mockingbird+Week+7

//Everything Burns// [|Everything Burns.doc]
 * //20 October//**
 * //Silent reading//**

//Respond to this media.// //* What are your feelings about it?// //* What is the theme / moral?// //* Do you agree?// //* How does the message connect to your own life?// //* Which medium do you feel is more effective? Why?// //Silent reading// //Read chapters 19-21...hopefully aloud.// //Play Atticus' summation to the jury.// //Silent reading//
 * //19 October//**
 * //18 October//**

//Viewing - The Murder of Emmett Till//

//In small groups, compare and contrast the story of Emmett Till and the trial of Tom Robinson. In your opinion, did Harper Lee draw upon historical fact to develop the TR story?//

//Discuss and report back.//

//Handout -- //

//Reading chapter 19.//

//Book talks x 3// //Writing your essay. Concentrating on Introduction and strong thesis statement.// //Booktalks// //Review// //Writing time...// //Continue with booktalks.//
 * //21 October//**
 * //20 October//**
 * //19 October//**

//Read chapter 19 aloud.//

//Play Atticus' summation//

//Discuss Thesis Statements and Topic sentences. There is a formula.// //Tomorrow: Thesis Statement and organization complete.//

//Book Talk project...15 minutes or so.// //Read at// //least to end of 18...need to get this done.// //Review brainstorming and potential re-wording of essay Option A.// //ANYTHING ELSE?// //Develop thesis statement.//
 * //18 October//**
 * //Discuss the concept of Community as it pertains to the Black population of Maycomb.//**
 * //POSSIBLE INVESTIGATION TOPICS://**
 * //How do Jem and Scout relate to the Black community? MANDATORY//**
 * //What creates a community?//**
 * //Is a sense of community always a positive thing?//**
 * //How does Black community compare to white community?//**