PPT-Discussing Theme: To Kill a Mockingbird

The student will Define theme and distinguish between examples and nonexamples 2 Identify plot points and character quotes that help illuminate theme in TKAM Step 1 Quickwrite What is a . Unit . 4 . Vocabulary. 1) . Acquiescence . n.. Agreement with a statement or proposal to do something. We cannot sit in silent . acquiescence. to the incredible injustice of the government’s actions.. by Harper Lee. Themes. Themes. The theme of a story is the story’s main idea. . The theme of a fable is its moral.. The theme of a parable would be the lesson it teaches.. The theme of a novel is what it tells us about life and the way people behave.. By Harper Lee. Why Do We Read . To Kill A Mockingbird?. We can all agree on a few things…..racism exists….we hate it, but it does.. Racism is not just about color. It is about gender, age, economic status….etc.. A Prominent Theme in. . To Kill a Mockingbird. as well as an American Reality during the Depression . Sample Presentation. Mountain Pointe . English Department . In Chapter 24, Mrs. . Merriweather. Writing . an . Introduction and Conclusion. Introduction . The purpose of an introduction is to inform the reader about the purpose of your essay and to provide the necessary background in order for them to understand your main points. The basics you should cover include:. Characters. Plot. Quotes. Theme. Misc.. $100. $200. $300. $400. $500. $100. $100. $100. $100. $200. $200. $200. $200. $300. $300. $300. $300. $400. $400. $400. $400. $500. $500. $500. published in 1960. won a Pulitzer Prize; movie won many . Academy Awards and Golden Globes. written by Harper Lee. To Kill a Mockingbird. was her only novel. Go Set a Watchman. , published July 2015, was first thought to be a sequel because the setting is 20 years later; however, it is Lee’s first draft of . Complete . the following poem on one of the characters from your novel. Bio Poem. First Name of Character. 4 adjectives that describe the character. Relative of…. Lover of….. Who feels….. Who needs…. Harper Lee. Lee published To Kill a Mockingbird when she was 34 years old, and it is the only novel she ever published.. Lee grew up in Monroeville, Alabama and she is a descendent of Robert E. Lee.. Take out a scrap sheet of paper!. Before We Start…. Historical Background Quiz. Answer the following question on your scrap sheet of paper. This will be worth 5 points.. What is the difference between . Things to Know. The Basics. Written by Harper Lee in 1960.. Takes place in early 1930’s in Alabama. Told by Scout (girl), over the span of 3 years.. Told as an adult memory. (sort of flashback).. Contains main plot, several sub-plots.. To Kill a Mockingbird. . . . . literary analysis. There . are many themes (insights or lasting truths about life) which literature offers readers. Often literature and its themes are based on the events and lessons we have experienced throughout history from the events that have shaped our lives. Write an essay which states and fully explains ONE major theme of a novel or play that we read as a class while also exploring a historical connection for that theme. . TKAM : Notes Vocabulary Eccentric (adj): deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc Malevolent (adj): Having or exhibiting ill will; wishing harm to others Indigenous (adj): originating in a particular region or country To Kill A Mockingbird Mrs. Belof ELA 20 Marking Grid for TKAM Unit Chapter questions and vocabulary Quiz after chapters 1-8; 9-15; 16-21; 22-31 Chapter 15 – 11 point paragraph assignment Final project- group activity