TKAM Chapters 1-2

Poll

Do you what a "coming of age" story is?

• Yes

• No

Draw

Using the pen tool, draw an X over where the book takes place.

Multiple Choice

What significant historical events influenced the setting of Harper Lee's writing in Maycomb, Alabama?

• The Civil War

• The Great Depression

• World War II

• The Industrial Revolution

Multiple Choice

What were the effects of the Great Depression on people in the South during the 1930s?

• People were out of work

• People had more money

• People were happier

• People moved to the North

Match

Match the description with the character.

• The PROTAGONIST of the novel. She is a girl, but dresses like a boy. Her nickname is Scout.

• Scout's older brother.

• A well respected lawyer and the father of Scout and Jem. Believes in standing up for what is right.

• Comes and stays in Maycomb every summer and stays with his Aunt Rachel.

Jean Louise Finch

Jem Finch

Atticus Finch

Charles Baker Harris, or "Dill"

• Jean Louise Finch

• Jem Finch

• Atticus Finch

• Charles Baker Harris, or "Dill"

Multiple Choice

What does Atticus mean by "Never judge another person until you walk a mile in their shoes"?

• It means to understand others' perspectives

• It means to criticize others

• It means to ignore others' feelings

• It means to always agree with others

Open Ended

Why does Atticus say it's okay to shoot the Bluejays but that it a sin to kill a mockingbird?

Multiple Select

In your opinion, what is the most like reason Harper Lee (the author) tells us the background story of Boo Radley?

• to introduce the theme of prejudice against the misunderstood and isolated.

• To Create a Mysterious Plot Device

• To Set up the "Mockingbird" Symbolism: Boo Radley is the novel’s ultimate "mockingbird"—an innocent person harmed by the world's cruelty and isolation.

Word Cloud

What do we know so far about Boo Radley? (1-2 word answers only)

Word Cloud

What are some words that describe Boo Radley? (1-2 word answers only)

Open Ended

The real monster is not Boo Radley, it's Boo Radley's father. Provide 1 piece of evidence that supports that.

Open Ended

How would you characterize Walter Cunningham?

Draw

Use the pen tool to underline a part of the text that supports the characterization you provided in the last question.

Multiple Select

What are the three reasons Scout gets in trouble on her first day of school?

• She can already read

• She gets caught writing a letter to Dill

• She tries to explain why Walter Cunningham won’t take a quarter from Miss Caroline

• She doesn't like her teacher

Open Ended

"Miss Caroline, Scout’s teacher, is right to punish Scout for the situation that happens in class regarding Walter Cunningham."

1. Agree or disagree

 2. Use one piece of text evidence to back up your response.

Multiple Choice

The first grade teacher, Miss Caroline, forbids Scout to ...

• let her father teach her to read.
• play in the nearby pond.
• fight with Dill.
• check out the more interesting books for the older students.

Poll

Are you enjoying the book so far?

• Yes

• Not sure

• No