English I
12/12/2014
Bellringer
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Remember what I said yesterday! Get your composition book, and
immediately get started on your bellringer. It should be SILENT in
here!
(5 min)
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Yesterday, you started:
If you were in Atticus’ shoes, would you take the case? (would you put
your children through that knowing what would happen in this
community?) Discuss whether or not Atticus Finch should defend Tom
Robinson. On which side of the controversy would you be? Why would
you be on that side?
Today, make sure you have a fully developed paragraph (5
complete sentences min)
Agenda
 Prepare for Court!
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Teams meet, organize arguments (5 min)
Gather character statements (5 min)
Court (20 min)
Exit Slip (5 min)
English I
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TURN IN HW: If you haven’t already, turn in the theme
tracker
Make sure you’ve completed questions on
activelylearn.com through Chapter 24
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DUE TODAY!
Common Core:
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– If the q’s are complete, finish reading the novel
RL2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text & analyze in
detail its development over the course of the text
RL3: Analyze how complex characters develop over the course
of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or
develop the theme
Objective:
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Prepare & analyze a pro/con argument of debate
Through activity, understand how characters are developed
Through activity, understand how theme is developed
Assessing
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Theme
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Previously, you filled out a theme tracker
Think about what the theme topics are
How are the characters affected by the events in the
story?
How does the author develop the theme?
Today, use what you have learned about the
theme and characterization, and show me you
understand these elements in TKAM.
Arguments/statements should display your
understanding
Court
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Pretend that you are a citizen of the town of Maycomb.
You just read an editorial indicating whether or not
Atticus Finch should defend Tom Robinson. On which
side of the controversy would you be? Why would you
be on that side?
Each group is to have two main speakers, who will start
the debate. Two will be prosecutors (should not), two
will be defenders (should). Two students will act as
judges, who will give an unbiased opinion of each team's
handling of the debate. We will also have students acting
as Jem, Scout, and Atticus to present their statements.
Last, we have a jury who will discuss their decision with
the judges.
Defense and Prosecution teams, you must meet and
write down clear, persuasive arguments to prepare for
your court debate.
ROLES
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Judges: Warren & Abby
Prosecution (should NOT take the case):
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Speakers: Michael & Alexz
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Defense (should take the case):
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Speakers: Bryson & Fletcher
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Team: Seth, Daisy, Alana, Chase, Tabby, Jacob U
Jury
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Team: Bob, Jacob D, John David, Daniel, Rachel
Jacob T, Nolan, Thomas, Shelby, Jonathan,
Leanna, Gwyneth, Trey
Atticus: Hayden, Scout: Holly, Jem:
Christian, Tom Robinson: Caelan
Court
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Presenting Arguments: Introducing your main
argument to the judges & jury (ie: we are here
to show you why….)
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Prosecution goes first (5-7 min)
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State main arguments
Use character statements/call witnesses
Defense team next (5-7 min)
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Prosecution – 3 minutes
Defense team -3 minutes
State main arguments
Use character statements/call witnesses
Closing Arguments: Each side, 3 minutes
Jury deliberates
Judge gives Atticus decision
Exit Slip
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Go back to your bellringer. Look over your
responses. Now, write down if you changed your
point of view as a result of the debate. If so,
explain why. If not, explain why. Discuss the
main points of each side’s arguments, and how
they affect the characters & theme in TKAM.
HW: Finish working on your study guide
Make sure questions on activelylearn.com are
complete!