Monday, November 2, 2015

To Kill a Mockingbird Major Themes

Welcome back! How was your break?

Reminder: Personal narratives submitted to Canvas and Turnitin.com today are 10 points off. Make sure your self-revision checklist has also been turned in.

Motivational Monday video: "Our Deepest Fear" from Coach Carter (2:20)

Silent Survey: Rate 1-10 for your question. Discuss results. What does this mean?

Prior knowledge: "Feeling Good" by Nora Simone


This song was first performed by Nora Simone, an African American woman living during the middle of the Civil Rights movement. Listen to the entire song quietly. Pay close attention to the lyrics. What might the artist be saying in regards to herself in the Civil Rights movement? What do you know about life in America for African Americans before this time?

Major Theme Questions of To Kill a Mockingbird handout (on Canvas). Print this completed handout, and bring it to large group tomorrow.

PLT work to complete by Wednesday's small group: To Kill a Mockingbird
Thinglink introductory notes (on Canvas) - CLICK HERE
Watch videos together if time; otherwise, finish for Wednesday on your own.