Introduction
In this webquest you will be asked to travel back in time to life during the 1930's. As we read Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," is it important to walk in the shoes of the characters during this time.
During this time, the Great Depression was affecting the lives of people everywhere! Gender, race and class distinctions were evident and human life and freedom was not something that many took for granted.
You will be asked to dive into the historical context surrounding the text, while also opening your hearts to the characters Atticus, Calpurnia, Scout, Jem, Dill, and even Boo Radley.
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Task
In this task, you will demonstrate empathy by stepping into the shoes of one of the characters in the text. By the end of the reading, you will become this character and defend/explain your reaction to three different culminating events in the text. It is your job to demonstrate your creativity by exemplifying the attributes of your selected character.
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Process
1. Let's prepare ourselves for the text by viewing the movie trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi88P7KfaMA.
Select one character displayed during the trailer and begin to become that character. What do they sound like? look like? act like?
2. Character Introductions: http://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/t/to-kill-a-mockingbird/character-list. Introduce yourself to the rest of the world by creating a powerpoint presentation regarding your views, thoughts, and life.
3. Step into your characters shoes and complete an activity explain what they would think. Do you agree, disagree, strongly agree or strongly disagree with the statements?
4. Remember to use the audiobook as you read chapters 7-15.
5. Become a journalist and write an article discussing one of the following themes.
6. Introduce yourself to the vocabulary associated with "To Kill a Mockingbird." Review your newspaper article and revise it to add five vocabulary words to your article.
7. Culminating assignment will require you to take on the persona of your character and to create a presentation explaining who you are and your reactions to three key events in the text. You can present using video, powerpoint, or a website, but you must also look and sound like your character.
Evaluation
