Project Pathway:
Essential Question
Background Information
To Kill a Mockingbird
Critical Reading RT
Discussion RT
Embedded Files
Competencies Assessed in "Critical Reading:
To Kill a Mockingbird," Studio:
***WAIT, WAIT!! ***
***WAIT, WAIT!! ***
Before you begin, here's something to consider:
-Previously, CSHS was told that we would be REQUIRED to teach "To Kill a Mockingbird" by mandate from the Caldwell School District office.
-We recently learned that this is no longer true;
-While I DO believe that you should read this classic of American literature for many reasons, I am going to offer an option for reading that will take you less time
-IF YOU GO THIS ROUTE, then please be sure to communicate with me directly. You will go DIRECTLY to the Critical Reading section of this web site, read a short story, and complete the two associated activities (Five Things worksheet and Critical Reading packet).
-YOU WILL STILL NEED TO FIND SOME WAY TO EARN THE DISCUSSION and EXPRESS IDEAS COMPETENCIES (but don't worry, your mentor and I can help you get creative with that)
KICK OFF
KICK OFF
Essential Questions
Essential Questions
For each piece of literature we read, we will be asking ourselves an essential or enduring question. In "To Kill a Mockingbird," we will explore the ideas of identity and fairness.
An essential question is a thought provoking question that we will use throughout this studio with the texts you will be reading.
Take some time to write out your thoughts on a piece of paper about this question and add your answer to this Jamboard AND this Jamboard.
View the slideshow above to preview the short story that we will critically read, analyze, and otherwise work with for the next week or two.
After viewing the slideshow, answer the following questions about HISTORICAL CONTEXT.
Harper Lee
Harper Lee
Nelle Harper Lee (April 28, 1926 – February 19, 2016) was an American novelist. She penned the 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird that won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize and became a classic of modern American literature. Lee received numerous accolades and honorary degrees, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2007 which was awarded for her contribution to literature.[1][2][3] She assisted her close friend Truman Capote in his research for the book In Cold Blood (1966).[4] Capote was the basis for the character Dill Harris in To Kill a Mockingbird.[5]
Exploring Reading Strategies
Exploring Reading Strategies
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Using Dictionary.com and your Vocab. Doc. define the words using a Frayer Model that you will see in "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Submit to Task Dashboard.
Read "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee
Read "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee (TEXT)
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee (TEXT)
*** ONLY READ THROUGH PART ONE (end of chapter 11)!! ***
*** ASSIGNMENT: COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS for Chapters 1-11 ***
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee (AUDIOBOOK)
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee (AUDIOBOOK)
*** ONLY LISTEN THROUGH CHAPTER 11 (stop when you get to CHAPTER 12) ***
Part Deux
Part Deux
YOU HAVE A CHOICE!!
Watch the ENTIRE film: https://sites.google.com/caldwellschools.org/mrhandstokillamockingbirdpage/home;
OR read Part Two of the novel.
Critical Reading
Critical Reading
In-Depth Analysis
In-Depth Analysis
For this in-depth analysis activity, you will need to recall some of the HISTORICAL CONTEXT from the background slideshow presentation and be familiar with the text of "To Kill a Mockingbird" (i.e. don't start this assignment until you've read both).
VIRTUAL DISCUSSION
VIRTUAL DISCUSSION
DISCUSSION RT
DISCUSSION RT
Who's ready to have a chat?! Before engaging in the discussion activity, make sure you have your Comprehension Questions and Critical Reading RT completed, open, and in front of you. You will need it to answer and ask the discussion questions required to get a rating for this task.
Virtual Discussion is another way to have a conversation with multiple people.
Why you need discussion skills?
Gain confidence in speaking to groups or people you don't know
Helps you be a detailed communicator
Communicate information at a future or current job
Understand information that is spoken to you and answer/ask questions.
This activity will help you showcase the Discussion Competencies (skills) below.
Flipgrid is an online platform that is a great way to have virtual discussion through video.
1.In your first video, answer TWO of the following questions in 1-2 minutes.
How does Atticus Finch demonstrate the qualities of a hero?
Choose a character from TKAM. HOW do they "come of age" (i.e. grow up and/or mature) by the end of the story?
How can society's wrongs be righted (or fixed)?
How do personal prejudices (such as racist attitudes) create injustice?
2. Second Video: 1 minute
Watch a peer's video
Respond in a Video:
Comment and Ask a Question
3. Third Video: 1 Minute
Watch one of the comments on your own video
Respond to a peer's comment/question with your own thoughts.
Use this Link to go to Flipgrid!
When you have completed all 3 steps for
the discussion submit it in SLATE!
After completing the Virtual Discussion, complete the reflection.
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