Mon, March 19. 1) See Praser for your new seat! 2) Pick- up writer s notebooks
In writer s notebooks, the log sec@on (sec@on 5,) write about the film The Help. What is this film about? What do think of the main characters? What do you think about the story? Explain each ques@on with details from the film using your film notes.
Harper Lee section 4 Her family is related to the Confederate general Robert E. Lee. She was born in Monroeville, Alabama on April 28, 1926. She attended the University of Alabama before completing her law degree; she considered her law courses as good training for a writer. (Law demands both writing and logical thinking) She expanded a short story into To Kill A Mockingbird, and it was published in 1960. 1961 she won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction.
Harper Lee section 4 Atticus Finch is modeled after Lee s own lawyer father (Amasa dad s name; Finich is mom s maiden name) Lee is the narrator Scout Finch Dill is Truman Capote her childhood friend Maycomb is modeled after her hometown of Monroeville
1931-1937 Scottsboro Trial brief overview (section 4) 1931 Nine African-American youths are charged with the rapes of two white women in Scottsboro, Alabama; eight of nine were convicted and sentenced to death 1932 U.S. Supreme Court reverses convictions of the seven Scottsburo defendants on grounds that their constitutional rights were violated 1933 Second Alabama trail of the Scottsburo Boys; defendants again convicted 1935 U.S. Supreme Court reverses Scottsburo convictions 1937 Four Scottsburo defendants freed others sentenced to long prison terms By 1950- The last of the Scottsburo defendants were freed on parole
Picture Discussion sec4on 4 1. 2. 3. This picture is similar to a small Southern town like Maycomb in the novel. How can you tell this picture is from the 1930 s and not another era? In the town pictured, as in Maycomb, many people knew each other by name. Small towns are oren thought of as friendly, relaxed places. Why do you think such towns are thought of this way? Do you think they really are this way? Why or why not? How does this small town differ from Lansing? Explain. Would you like to live in a town like this? Why or why not? Explain.
Picture Discussion sec4on 4 1. 2. Most towns are divided into neighborhoods that differ from one another in many ways. But in the South in the 1930 s, towns were split in two in a drama@c way; they were segregated by race. How do you think this type of racial segrega@on affected the town s environment, community spirit, and atmosphere? Who would live in the part of town pictured on the ler? Why? Who would live in the part of town pictured on the right? Why?
Picture Discussion sec4on 4 1. 2. Where is this picture taken? Why do you think so? Refer to evidence from the picture to support your idea. During the years of Jim Crow segrega@on in the South, this loca@on was one of the most important organiza@ons in the lives of blacks. Why do you think this was true? Explain.
Tonight Quote Analysis Find a quote that about equality from the Internet Write down the complete quote (or print it out) and include the author Answer these two ques@ons: What is the main point of this quote? Do you agree with the point(s) presented in the quote? Why or why not?
Tues., March 19 1. Do Now: In writer s notebooks, the log sec@on (sec@on 5,) write about what you are thinking right now.
Write Right (sec@on 3) Purpose of Punctua@on 1 Where do you think we re taking you to the dungeon Where do you think we re taking you to the dungeon Placement of end punctuation
Write Right (sec@on 3) Purpose of Punctua@on 1 There are Jack s parents who could be happier There are Jack s parents who could be happier Placement of end punctuation and semicolon or comma.
Write Right (sec@on 3) Purpose of Punctua@on 1 William brought an extra large pizza William brought an extra large pizza Use of a hyphen
Write Right (sec@on 3) Purpose of Punctua@on 1 Do you know who came last night Santa Claus said my mom Do you know who came last night Santa Claus said my mom Use of a quotes and end punctuation
Write Right (sec@on 3) Purpose of Punctua@on 1 The king walked and talked half an hour after his head was cut off The king walked and talked half an hour after his head was cut off Use of a commas and end punctuation
Wed., March 20 Do Now: In writer s notebooks, the log sec@on (sec@on 5,) write about the events in chapter 2. List three main events and give two details for each one. This can be done using a T- chart. What ques@ons do you have?
Thurs., March 21 Do Now: Independent study of vocabulary set #19
Set- up quiz paper: Name 3/21/12 Set 19 quiz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 A B C D E F G H I J
ARer quiz In writer s notebooks, the log sec@on (sec@on 5,) write about why summer is the best season for Scout. What happens during these months that she just loves? Explain by referring to chapter 4. What are your feelings towards summer? What do you do in the summer? Explain.
Fri., March 22 1. Do Now: In writer s notebooks, the log sec@on (sec@on 5,) write about the knot- hole treasures. What does Jem find? Develop a list of items. Who do you think is responsible for pueng these items for Jem to find? What happens to the knot- hole? Why do you think this occurs?