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__________________________ is the method used by a writer to __________ how the character looks, acts, and thinks. We can ___________ about characters from their words and their _________________ . Our attitude toward them can also be affected by the way other _______________________ view them. In Chapters 1-7 character express many opinions of Atticus Finch. This activity will help us study another aspect of Atticus’ character. By improving our understanding of Atticus, we may also improve our ability to foresee (accurately guess) what happens later on in the story. Making predictions and continually evaluating your success sharpens your critical-thinking skills.
Directions: Answer the questions below in complete sentences.
1. In Chapter 5, Miss Maudie says, “Atticus Finch is the same in his house as he is on the public streets.” What does she mean?
2. What kind of a person do you think Atticus is based on Miss Maudie’s statement and what we know about Atticus so far?
3. Can you predict anything that might happen later in the novel based on what we know about Atticus and how other characters view him?

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“He declared Egyptians walked that way; I said if they did I didn’t see how they got anything done, but Jem said they accomplished more than the Americans ever did, they invented toilet paper and perpetual embalming, and asked where would we be today if they hadn’t? Atticus told me to delete the adjectives and I’d have the facts.
Directions: In Jem’s sentence, delete the adjectives and on the lines below write what the Egyptians really invented.
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In chapters 5-7 we deepen our understanding of Jem ’s personality. Through his continuing fascination with Boo Radley, Jem demonstrates the conflict between his childish and adolescent sides, much like he does in the quote above. Sometimes his actions are juvenile (childish), and other times they are mature. This activity shows you how taking a second look improves your understanding of the text and critical thinking skills.
Directions: Review Jem’s behavior in this section before completing the charts and answering the question below.
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Describe three things Jem does in this section. What do these actions reveal about Jem and
Make sure to include page numbers. why might Harper Lee have included them?
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