Mrs. DeWitt, Pre-AP Freshman English
Weekly Agenda
Unit: Novel/Honor
Topic: To Kill a Mockingbird
Key Vocabulary: Theme, Irony, Ambiguity, Protagonist, Antagonist, Plot, Exposition,
Denoument (Resolution), Rising Action, Falling Action, Complication, Climax, Analogy, Character
Motivation, Symbolism, Voice, Tone, Point of View (1st Person, 3rd Person Limited, 3rd Person
Omniscient), Rational, Validity, Fallacious, Allusion
Monday, November 4, 2013
Objective:
Today you will engage in acive reading of a literary selection, noting specific
literary devices.
Bell Work:
Vocabulary – TKAM Ch. 8
- Using a dictionary, define the following words:
o Libel
o Perpetrate
o Unfathomable
Lesson:
To Kill a Mockingbird
- Read Ch. 8
o Complete Reading Response Journal (Homework if not finished in
class)
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Objective:
Today you will analyze the historical context of a literary selection by researching
vernacular of the era.
Bell Work:
Vocabulary Workshop – Unit 5
- Completing the Sentence p. 61-62
Lesson:
Vocabulary – TKAM Ch. 9
o Journal Response: What does the N-Word (reference to an African
American person) mean to you personally? When, if ever, do you
think the word is ok to use? (Explain.)
o Read the N-Word Article as a class
 Discuss the origin and evolution of the word’s usage
 Discuss the vernacular of the era during which the story is set
Homework:
To Kill a Mockingbird
- Read Ch. 9 Independently
- Prepare for Harkness Discussion on Wednesday
o Why does Scout use the N-word so freely?
o How does Atticus respond to Scout’s use of the N-word? How might
you have responded?
o How is the use of the N-word handled today in different contexts?
(Refer to the N-word handout for this question)
o What is your impression of Cecil Jacobs?
o What does Atticus mean by “Maycomb’s usual disease?” Explain this
metaphor.
o What are the different views of gender roles presented in the book?
In what ways are these expectations for gender roles demonstrated
today? Which character’s perspective is correct?
**Reminder: You must be prepared to support your discussions of these
topics using the text.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Objective:
Today you will participate in a collaborative discussion, expressing your ideas
clearly and supporting those ideas with evidence from the text.
Harkness Discussion: To Kill a Mockingbird – Chapter 9
o Why does Scout use the N-word so freely?
o How does Atticus respond to Scout’s use of the N-word? How might
you have responded?
o How is the use of the N-word handled today in different contexts?
(Refer to the N-word handout for this question)
o What is your impression of Cecil Jacobs?
o What does Atticus mean by “Maycomb’s usual disease?” Explain this
metaphor.
o What are the different views of gender roles presented in the book?
In what ways are these expectations for gender roles demonstrated
today? Which character’s perspective is correct?
**Reminder: You must be prepared to support your discussions of these
topics using the text.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Objective:
Today you will summarize part of a reading selection, recalling main events and
characters.
Bell Work:
Vocabulary Workshop – Unit 5
- Synonyms & Antonyms p. 62
Lesson:
TKAM
- Read Chapter 10
o Annotate for main details and characters
- Write a one-paragraph summary of Ch. 10
Friday, November 8, 2013
Objective:
Today you will analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text
by making inferences.
Bell Work:
Vocabulary Workshop – Unit 5
- Choosing the Right Word p. 63
Lesson:
TKAM
- Read Chapter 11 aloud
- Complete the Character Map for Jem
o Identify ways that Jem has changed since the beginning of the text
o What do you think Jem has learned as a result of his experience with
Mrs. Dubose?
Homework:
Have a great weekend!