LEARNING TARGETS:  As a result of today’s class you should be able to

1. Explain 2-3 benefits of post-secondary education.
2. Answer the big questions about Chapters 10-11 in TKAM

HOMEWORK: 

1. Read through chapter 14 (p. 192) by THURSDAY
2. Remember: Practice Vocab Quiz Wednesday, Real Thing Friday
3. Reflection at Classroom

 

Chapter 10

What happens in this chapter to make Scout feel that her father may not be so “feeble”? Are her feelings about him normal?

1. Why is it a sin to “kill a mockingbird?” Can you think of anyone in the story so far who symbolizes a Mockingbird?
2. Why does Atticus stop Heck from telling Jem about his shooting ability? Why would Atticus want to stop him from speaking?

 

Chapter 11

1. What, in Atticus’s view, was Miss Dubose a “great lady”?
2. Atticus says she was more courageous than a “man with a gun in his hand.” Do you think he is right?
3. Why do you think that Harper Lee chose to end part I at this point in the story?