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What did you learn about competitive debate from the film, The Great Debaters? Discuss some similarities between the film and To Kill a Mockingbird.
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Discuss some similarities and differences between the book and movie of To Kill a Mockingbird. Why do you think they made some of the changes? What was similar to or different from how you imagined it?
The mockingbird is a powerful symbol in the novel, obviously. Who are some "mockingbirds" who do no harm (and maybe even do good), yet are "killed" in some way? Use examples from the text to justify your opinion.
In Chapter 21, we learn the verdict of the trial. What is the "truth" in the verdict? What is the justice in it? What does the verdict say about the people in the novel and society as a whole?
In Chapter 14, Dill returns. Why does he come back? What do we learn about his family? How is his father different from Atticus? What kind of character is Dill? What do you think is Dill's purpose in the novel?
How does the children's view of Calpurnia change after their visit to First Purchase? Can you think of a similar experience when your view of someone was changed by something he/she did?
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“It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.” George Orwell (1984) Journal Prompt Reflect on the highlight(s) of your spring break. Daily Literary Quote
“The heart of an Irishman is nothing but his imagination” ― George Bernard Shaw Journal Prompt Read this article about the history of St. Patrick's Day, and discuss what you learned. What are some interesting facts? Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the United States? In chapters 2 and 3, Scout begins her public school career. What were your "first days" of school like? Think about your earliest school experiences and how they compare to Scout's.
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