Chapter 10-12 Discussion Questions

Miss Maudie states that "people in their right minds never take pride in their talents." What does she mean? Do you agree or disagree with her?

Atticus tells Jem it is his job not to let Mrs. Dubose make him made. Jem, of course, doesn't know at this point what Mrs. Dubose is going through. Are a person's reactions to others and to situations his orher responsibility or "job"? If you become angry, according to Atticus's theory, who is to blame? Why? Discuss.

Lula challenges Cal for bringing the children to the Negro church. Zeebo explains that she's a "Troublemaker" and that she has "fancy ideas and haughty ways." What other explanation might there be for Lula's reaction?

Chapter 9 Discussion Question

In Chapter nine, Scout uses the term "nigger" because Cecil Jacobs said her father "defends niggers". Describe how Atticus explains the reasons as to why Scout should never use that term. Also, discuss why you think Atticus tells Scout that its important for him to defend Tom Robinson?

TKM Character List

Atticus Finch - Scout and Jem's father
Scout Finch - the narrator of the story
Jem Finch - Scout's brother
Dill - Charles Baker Harris; Scout and Jem's friend who visits his Aunt Rachel every summer; he is originally from Meridian, MS
Miss Maudie - neighbor who lives across the street from Atticus, Scout and Jem
Calphurnia - The Finches' cook
Mr. Radley - Boo's father
Mrs. Radley - Boo's mother
Nathan Radley - Boo's older brother from Pensacola, Fl.
Boo Radley - Arthur Radley

Chapter 8 TKM Discussion Questions

Remember to answer the discussion completely and fully if you want full credit.

According to Atticus, Boo Radley placed the blanket on Scout's shoulders. Recall the "crimes" the townspeople have attributed to Boo. How do you explain the disparity between Boo's act of kindness toward Scout and the stories of the townspeople?

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Miss Maudie tells the children her only concern about the fire that destroyed her home had been the danger to the neighborhood. How would you react if everything you owned was destroyed? What does Miss Maudies's attituee reveal about her character?

Discussion Questions for the Chapter 6-7 of TKM by Harper Lee

Over the Thanksgiving break, you were supposed to have read chapters 6-7. For class participation and credit, please answer the following questions. Choose one question to answer.

+You must answer the question completely using enough detail.
+ You must not mention anything that is negative or derrogative in your comment or response.
+You must make at least two references to the novel to support your answer if you want full credit 100. You have one week to get this activity done. Good Luck!!!!! After November 18, 2009, you will be too late.

If you meet all three of these criteria, you will receive a class participation grade of 100, so go for it guys!!!!!!

Here are your discussion questions:

Jem risks his life by going back for his pants so that Atticus won't find out what they had done, which , as he admits to Scout, was something they shouldn't have done. Scout doesn't understand Jem's behavior. Do you? What would you have done if you were Jem?

The evening after Jem and Scout find the knot-hole filled with cement, Scout discovers that Jem, who had ordered her not to cry, had been crying himself. Why do you think Jem is upset?

To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 1 Audio Reading....

Since I know some of you haven't been reading and need to catch up or review, click on this you tube video which is the audio version of the book. It actually reads the book out for you so you don't have to read it. All you have to do is follow along with the audio. If the video doesn't play than just follow the link to Youtube.com by clicking on the youtube video..All the chapters are on audio...so you can use this as assistance in reading for homework....Enjoy!!!!!!

New Year, New Students, New Teacher 2010-2011

This is a new year, and I have been ignoring the blog. However, I decided to re-open the blog for the Class of 2013. Hopefully, you guys will utilize the blog and discuss topics concerning the books, writing, etc that we discuss in class. Your first class participation grade for the blog is to get a google account and post and introduction of yourself. This will let me know that you are participating. I will allow you some class time during creative writing to make an account, but only one day during your teenbiz3000.com class period day. Good luck!!!! And remember this blog can only help you not hurt you. I will be putting up homework assignments, project reminders, and if you participate on the blog its like getting extra credit for English 2 and Creative Writing. Looking forward to hearing from you........