"The Definition of Love" attaches Donne's navigation motifs to an allegory about the birth of Love out of Despair. The poem addresses love forbidden by social inequality.
The Definition of Love
My Love of a birth as rare
As 'tis for object strange and high:
It was begotten by Despair
Upon Impossibility.
Magnanimous Despair alone
Could show me so divine a thing,
Where feeble Hope could ne'er have flown
But vainly flapped its Tinsel wing.
And yet I quickly might arrive
Where my extended soul is fixt,
But Fate does iron wedges drive,
And always crowds itself betwixt.
For Fate with jealous eye does see
Two perfect Loves; nor lets them close:
Their union would her ruin be,
And her tyrannic power depose.
And therefore her decrees of steel
Us as the distant Poles have placed,
(Though Love's whole World on us doth wheel)
Not by themselves to be embraced.
Unless the giddy Heaven fall,
And Earth some new convulsion tear;
And, us to join, the World should all
Be cramped into a planisphere.
As lines so Loves oblique may well
Themselves in every angle greet:
But ours so truly parallel,
Though infinite can never meet.
Therefore the Love which us doth bind,
But Fate so enviously debars,
Is the conjunction of the Mind,
And opposition of the Stars.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
Alice in Wonderland
Who Stole the Tarts? Reading Quiz
1. Who was in chains standing before the King and Queen of Hearts?
2. “In the very middle of the court was a table, with a large dish of ________ upon it: they looked so good, that it made Alice quite hungry to look at them- ”
3. “…she was quite pleased to find that she knew the name of nearly everything there (in court).” How did Alice know this?
4. “The judge, by the way, was the King; and as he wore his crown over the wig” What did Alice think about this?
5. What did the Gryphon tell Alice that the 12 jurors were writing down before the trail began?
6. `________________!' Alice began in a loud, indignant voice, but she stopped hastily, for the White Rabbit cried out, `Silence in the court!' and the King put on his spectacles and looked anxiously round, to make out who was talking.
7. “This of course, Alice could not stand, and she went round the court and got behind him, and very soon found an opportunity of taking it away. She did it so quickly that the poor little juror could not make out at all what had become of it; so, after hunting all about for it, he was obliged to write with one finger for the rest of the day” Why did Alice take little Bills pencil away?
8. The first witness came in with a teacup in one hand and a piece of bread-and-butter in the other and said, ‘I beg pardon, your Majesty,' he began, `for bringing these in: but I hadn't quite finished my tea when I was sent for.' Who was the first witness?
9. Why did the hatter not want to take off his hat?
10. `I wish you wouldn't squeeze so.' said the Dormouse, who was sitting next to her. `I can hardly breathe.' Why did the Dormouse feel like Alice was squeezing him?
11. Because of the Hatters’ fear and nervousness he does several silly things. Name one.
12. What does twinkling begin with according to the Hatter?
13. According to the King?
14. “Here one of the guinea-pigs cheered, and was immediately suppressed by the officers of the court.” How did they suppress the guinea pigs?
15. “The next witness was the Duchess's cook.” How did Alice guess who it was, even before she got into the court?
16. `What are tarts made of?' was the only question asked of the cook. Why?
17. What was her answer?
18. and the Doormouses’?
19. Alice watched the White Rabbit as he fumbled over the list, feeling very curious to see what the next witness would be like, who’s name did he read out next at the top of his shrill little voice?
1. Who was in chains standing before the King and Queen of Hearts?
2. “In the very middle of the court was a table, with a large dish of ________ upon it: they looked so good, that it made Alice quite hungry to look at them- ”
3. “…she was quite pleased to find that she knew the name of nearly everything there (in court).” How did Alice know this?
4. “The judge, by the way, was the King; and as he wore his crown over the wig” What did Alice think about this?
5. What did the Gryphon tell Alice that the 12 jurors were writing down before the trail began?
6. `________________!' Alice began in a loud, indignant voice, but she stopped hastily, for the White Rabbit cried out, `Silence in the court!' and the King put on his spectacles and looked anxiously round, to make out who was talking.
7. “This of course, Alice could not stand, and she went round the court and got behind him, and very soon found an opportunity of taking it away. She did it so quickly that the poor little juror could not make out at all what had become of it; so, after hunting all about for it, he was obliged to write with one finger for the rest of the day” Why did Alice take little Bills pencil away?
8. The first witness came in with a teacup in one hand and a piece of bread-and-butter in the other and said, ‘I beg pardon, your Majesty,' he began, `for bringing these in: but I hadn't quite finished my tea when I was sent for.' Who was the first witness?
9. Why did the hatter not want to take off his hat?
10. `I wish you wouldn't squeeze so.' said the Dormouse, who was sitting next to her. `I can hardly breathe.' Why did the Dormouse feel like Alice was squeezing him?
11. Because of the Hatters’ fear and nervousness he does several silly things. Name one.
12. What does twinkling begin with according to the Hatter?
13. According to the King?
14. “Here one of the guinea-pigs cheered, and was immediately suppressed by the officers of the court.” How did they suppress the guinea pigs?
15. “The next witness was the Duchess's cook.” How did Alice guess who it was, even before she got into the court?
16. `What are tarts made of?' was the only question asked of the cook. Why?
17. What was her answer?
18. and the Doormouses’?
19. Alice watched the White Rabbit as he fumbled over the list, feeling very curious to see what the next witness would be like, who’s name did he read out next at the top of his shrill little voice?
The Glass Menagerie
1. Where does the play take place?
The Wingfield tenement (apartment) in St. Louis
2. What significance to the play does Tom Wingfield play?
Narrator of the play as well as a character
3. What is meant by “rented space”?
Renting a church pew
4. How may Beau’s did Amanda have on that one particular Sunday afternoon on Blue Mountain--?
Seventeen
5. Why did Amanda seem upset when she returned from the D.A.R. meeting?
(Daughters of the American Revolution)
Because Laura had been skipping out on attending Rubicam’s Business College
6. What happened to Laura at Rubicam’s Business College?
Laura became sick and threw-up in class and was so embarrassed that she dropped out of the college.
7. What has “gone up the spout”?
All the money spent on Rubicam’s Business College has been wasted.
8. What did Jim call Laura? (Why?)
“BlueRoses” because he misunderstood her when she said that she had pleurosis.
9. What was the one thing Laura’s dad had plenty of?
Charm & Vivacity , and Charm …Plenty of Charm
10. What was Amanda’s tragic mistake? How did she succumb to it?
She married Mr. Wingfield but she succumbed to his charm
11. What was the name of the warehouse that Tom worked at?
Continental Shoemaker
12. The magician that is nailed into a coffin can be paralleled to what in Tom’s life?
The apartment and his existence in St. Louis
13. How does Amanda greet Tom every morning?
“Rise and Shine!” “Rise and Shine!”
14. What does “there is so much in my heart, that I can not describe it,” mean?
There are so many things in life that are hard to put into words
15. Life calls for what?
Spartan Endurance
16. What does Amanda refer to as “a little silver slipper of”?
A small thumb nail moon that represents hope & dreams
17. What did Amanda wish for? What does Amanda tell Laura to wish for?
Success and happiness for both my precious children
Happiness! Good fortune!
18. What are gay deceivers?
Powder puffs to enhance Laura’s bustline
19. Laura had been as unobtrusive as Jim was astonishing. What does this mean?
She is as shy as he is outgoing.
20. What happens when Laura comes to dinner?
She faints
21. What takes time?
Disregard this question
22. What does “cuttin’ the rug” mean?
Dance
23. What happens to Laura as she dances?
She becomes self-assured
24. What was Laura’s favorite glass figurine? What does this figure symbolize? What
does this figure foreshadow?
The unicorn is the unique and fragile state of Laura, which will shatter as her
dreams and hopes. It foreshadows that Laura longs to be like the broken
Unicorn so that she may fit in and be normal.
25. Jim says most people are common as weeds while Laura is BlueRoses.
26. What does the kiss symbolize to Jim and what does it mean to Laura?
A stumblejohn (mistake) Hope for love
27. What happens to Laura when Jim tells her about Betty?
She feels crushed and reverts to her shy self and gives him the unicorn a souvenir.
28. What does Amanda wish for Mr. O’Conner?
Luck-- and happiness— and success
29. What does Tom follow?
In his father’s footsteps
30. What does the shattered pieces of broken glass symbolize?
Shattered dreams and hopes of all the characters
31. What kept calling Tom’s memories back to haunt him?
The memory of Laura
The Wingfield tenement (apartment) in St. Louis
2. What significance to the play does Tom Wingfield play?
Narrator of the play as well as a character
3. What is meant by “rented space”?
Renting a church pew
4. How may Beau’s did Amanda have on that one particular Sunday afternoon on Blue Mountain--?
Seventeen
5. Why did Amanda seem upset when she returned from the D.A.R. meeting?
(Daughters of the American Revolution)
Because Laura had been skipping out on attending Rubicam’s Business College
6. What happened to Laura at Rubicam’s Business College?
Laura became sick and threw-up in class and was so embarrassed that she dropped out of the college.
7. What has “gone up the spout”?
All the money spent on Rubicam’s Business College has been wasted.
8. What did Jim call Laura? (Why?)
“BlueRoses” because he misunderstood her when she said that she had pleurosis.
9. What was the one thing Laura’s dad had plenty of?
Charm & Vivacity , and Charm …Plenty of Charm
10. What was Amanda’s tragic mistake? How did she succumb to it?
She married Mr. Wingfield but she succumbed to his charm
11. What was the name of the warehouse that Tom worked at?
Continental Shoemaker
12. The magician that is nailed into a coffin can be paralleled to what in Tom’s life?
The apartment and his existence in St. Louis
13. How does Amanda greet Tom every morning?
“Rise and Shine!” “Rise and Shine!”
14. What does “there is so much in my heart, that I can not describe it,” mean?
There are so many things in life that are hard to put into words
15. Life calls for what?
Spartan Endurance
16. What does Amanda refer to as “a little silver slipper of”?
A small thumb nail moon that represents hope & dreams
17. What did Amanda wish for? What does Amanda tell Laura to wish for?
Success and happiness for both my precious children
Happiness! Good fortune!
18. What are gay deceivers?
Powder puffs to enhance Laura’s bustline
19. Laura had been as unobtrusive as Jim was astonishing. What does this mean?
She is as shy as he is outgoing.
20. What happens when Laura comes to dinner?
She faints
21. What takes time?
Disregard this question
22. What does “cuttin’ the rug” mean?
Dance
23. What happens to Laura as she dances?
She becomes self-assured
24. What was Laura’s favorite glass figurine? What does this figure symbolize? What
does this figure foreshadow?
The unicorn is the unique and fragile state of Laura, which will shatter as her
dreams and hopes. It foreshadows that Laura longs to be like the broken
Unicorn so that she may fit in and be normal.
25. Jim says most people are common as weeds while Laura is BlueRoses.
26. What does the kiss symbolize to Jim and what does it mean to Laura?
A stumblejohn (mistake) Hope for love
27. What happens to Laura when Jim tells her about Betty?
She feels crushed and reverts to her shy self and gives him the unicorn a souvenir.
28. What does Amanda wish for Mr. O’Conner?
Luck-- and happiness— and success
29. What does Tom follow?
In his father’s footsteps
30. What does the shattered pieces of broken glass symbolize?
Shattered dreams and hopes of all the characters
31. What kept calling Tom’s memories back to haunt him?
The memory of Laura
A Raisin in the Sun
A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
The play will be read in class with students reading assigned parts. Discussion will follow the reading of scenes.
Act I—Scene I
Discussion questions:
What is the setting of the play?
Who, in your opinion, makes all the major decisions in the family?
What kind of person is Walter and what are his ambitions in life?
What important event is the whole Younger family looking forward to?
What plans for the $10,000 does each member of the family have in mind?
Act I—Scene II
Discussion questions:
In this scene Ruth has discovered that she is pregnant. She is considering an abortion. In your opinion, why does she want to do this? Do you feel that this is a solution to her problems?
What is revealed about the character of Beneatha in this scene?
How does her African friend view American Blacks?
The $10,000 check finally arrives in the mail. What impact does this event have on each member of the family?
Act II—Scene I
Discussion questions:
Compare the personalities of Walter and George Murchison. How are they different?
Do you think Lena was right in spending the money the way she wanted to?
Should she have considered the wishes of Walter?
As a Black person or member of some other ethnic group, how would you feel about moving into a neighborhood where you are not welcome?
What are some of the causes of racial prejudice?
What are some of the things we can do to eliminate prejudice?
Act II—Scene II
Discussion questions:
Ruth finds out that Walter has not been reporting to his job as a chauffeur. What caused this rebellious attitude in Walter?
Lena has a change of heart and turns over to Walter the $6,500 she has left after making a deposit on a house. What causes her to make this decision?
Describe the change in Walter after he gets his hands on the money.
What would you do if you suddenly fell heir to $10,000?
Do you think that money is all that you need to be happy?
Act II—Scene III
Discussion questions
Can you imagine some of the feelings the Younger family had when they found out why Mr. Lindner paid them a visit?
What kind of person was Mr. Lindner?
Can you picture the kind of neighborhood the Youngers are planning to move into? What are some of the problems they will face?
How do you think Walter feels after hearing from Bobo that Willy has disappeared with the money?
How do you think Lena feels after having trusted Walter with the money?
Act III
Discussion questions:
With the loss of the money Beneatha will not be able to go to medical school. Describe her reaction to her brother and the change in her attitude toward life itself. How has Walter changed since he lost the money?
What is his plan to rectify his mistake?
Why does Lena disapprove of his plan?
The play ends as the Younger family is leaving their old house. What kind of reception do you think is in store for them when they arrive at their new residence?
The play will be read in class with students reading assigned parts. Discussion will follow the reading of scenes.
Act I—Scene I
Discussion questions:
What is the setting of the play?
Who, in your opinion, makes all the major decisions in the family?
What kind of person is Walter and what are his ambitions in life?
What important event is the whole Younger family looking forward to?
What plans for the $10,000 does each member of the family have in mind?
Act I—Scene II
Discussion questions:
In this scene Ruth has discovered that she is pregnant. She is considering an abortion. In your opinion, why does she want to do this? Do you feel that this is a solution to her problems?
What is revealed about the character of Beneatha in this scene?
How does her African friend view American Blacks?
The $10,000 check finally arrives in the mail. What impact does this event have on each member of the family?
Act II—Scene I
Discussion questions:
Compare the personalities of Walter and George Murchison. How are they different?
Do you think Lena was right in spending the money the way she wanted to?
Should she have considered the wishes of Walter?
As a Black person or member of some other ethnic group, how would you feel about moving into a neighborhood where you are not welcome?
What are some of the causes of racial prejudice?
What are some of the things we can do to eliminate prejudice?
Act II—Scene II
Discussion questions:
Ruth finds out that Walter has not been reporting to his job as a chauffeur. What caused this rebellious attitude in Walter?
Lena has a change of heart and turns over to Walter the $6,500 she has left after making a deposit on a house. What causes her to make this decision?
Describe the change in Walter after he gets his hands on the money.
What would you do if you suddenly fell heir to $10,000?
Do you think that money is all that you need to be happy?
Act II—Scene III
Discussion questions
Can you imagine some of the feelings the Younger family had when they found out why Mr. Lindner paid them a visit?
What kind of person was Mr. Lindner?
Can you picture the kind of neighborhood the Youngers are planning to move into? What are some of the problems they will face?
How do you think Walter feels after hearing from Bobo that Willy has disappeared with the money?
How do you think Lena feels after having trusted Walter with the money?
Act III
Discussion questions:
With the loss of the money Beneatha will not be able to go to medical school. Describe her reaction to her brother and the change in her attitude toward life itself. How has Walter changed since he lost the money?
What is his plan to rectify his mistake?
Why does Lena disapprove of his plan?
The play ends as the Younger family is leaving their old house. What kind of reception do you think is in store for them when they arrive at their new residence?
To Kill a Mockingbird Lesson Plans
To Kill a Mockingbird By Harper Lee
Lesson Plan #1
The author, Miss Harper Lee, was born on April 28, 1926, in Monroeville, Alabama. She attended the local public schools, then Huntington College. Later she studied law at the University of Alabama but never completed work for the law degree. Her study of the law may be reflected in the simplicity of her style. Every event is narrated with a straightforward, simple approach. In her first novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, a lawyer is the main character. For this work she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for the best novel of 1960. The book has been made into a successful movie.
Discussion questions:
Who is telling the story and from what point of view? (It should be pointed out to students that there are two sides to every argument. Actually there are many sides to a situation, depending upon who is looking at it and why. The different “sides” taken by different people are their points of view.)
What is the setting?
What kind of person is Atticus Finch?
Writing assignment:
The technique of this first chapter is like that of a mystery story in which the author mentions certain things and gives hints about facts which are not fully revealed until much later. The incident about Jem getting his arm broken is not reported until the last chapters of the novel. Can you think of some incident from your own experiences which seemed mysterious to you at the time? Recall the incident by writing about it.
______________________________________________________________________
Lesson Plan #2
Chapters 2-3
Discussion:
These two chapters present the first aspect of Scout’s education.
What are some of her learning experiences?
The Cunninghams are poor but honest people.
She must treat Walter with courtesy even though he is poor.
A guest must always be treated with respect regardless of his/her station in life.
She must try to see things from others’ points of view.)
Compare the Cunninghams with the Ewells
Writing assignment:
Describe the relationship between Scout and Atticus. Think about whether you would like to have the same type of relationship with your parents.
_____________________________________________________________________
Lesson Plan #3
Chapters 4-6
Discussion:
In Chapter 4 the Radley place becomes more mysterious. Discuss the attitude of Scout and Jem toward Boo Radley.
What does Atticus think of Boo?
What kind of person is Miss Maudie? Is she typical of the white people in this community?
Contrast Miss Maudie’s function with that of Miss Stephanie
Writing assignment:
In these chapters the children are frightened by the firing of a gun after their attempt to peek into the Radley house. Can you remember a time when you were very frightened? Write about what happened, how you felt, and the outcome of the situation.
Lesson Plan #4
Chapter 7-8
Discussion:
Scout’s learning experience continues. As the narrator, Scout observes and reports, but the reader often comes to a conclusion that Scout herself is not aware of.
What does Jem finally realize about Boo Radley and why?
When does Scout realize that although Boo may seem peculiar, he is really a kind and friendly person?
Writing assignment:
In Chapter 8 the emphasis of the novel shifts to the Tom Robinson case.
What are the two themes running through the book?
Lesson Plan #5
Chapters 9-11
Discussion:
What are some of the problems that Jem and Scout encounter as a result of their father’s (Atticus) defending a Black man accused of rape?
What would you consider as basic differences between social and race relations at the present time and those described in the novel?
How are the Boo Radley and the Tom Robinson episodes similar?
How does each reflect something about the title of the novel?
Writing assignment
Why is it, do you think, that young people and their parents sometimes have conflicts of one kind or another? Write an article giving your answer to this question. You might expand your answer to include a discussion of the reasons why young people as a group and adults, as a group, do not always understand and like each other. Is there a way in which mutual understanding and respect between these two groups can be achieved?
Lesson Plan #6
Chapters 12-15
Discussion: Chapter 12 presents additional views of the social situation in Maycomb. Discuss this situation as it pertains to Blacks and Whites.
What is Aunt Alexandra’s role and what is her attitude concerning Atticus’ involvement with Tom Robinson’s case?
What effect does the Robinson case have on the Finch household?
Do you think that what happened to Tom Robinson in this novel could happen today? Why or why not?
Writing assignment
In your own words, tell what you think is meant by “prejudice.”
Lesson Plan #7
Chapters 16-18
Discussion:
Describe the courthouse scene. What is the general atmosphere in the courtroom?
During the trial, how does Atticus destroy Ewell’s story?
Writing assignment:
Atticus brings out in the trial that the Ewells live in a broken-down house behind the garbage dump. Mayella is seen to be a terribly lonely, isolated person without any friends or companions. As you read this part of the story, did you sympathize with Mayella? Tell how you felt about her and why.
Lesson Plan #8
Chapters 19-22
Discussion: Chapters 19 and 20 are important in Scout’s learning experiences
What does she understand about Mayella’s character? What does she understand about Tom Robinson?
Chapter 21 presents the suspense as to what the verdict will be. Jem feels confident that Tom Robinson will be set free. Rev. Sykes explains to him that it would be against tradition to decide in favor of a Black person. In light of the attitudes of all concerned, why do you suppose Atticus put so much effort into defending Tom?
Writing assignment:
Bob Ewell was embarrassed by Atticus in court and planned to get revenge. What are your feelings about “getting revenge,” or “getting back at people”? Express your thoughts on this subject by giving an example to illustrate your point.
Lesson Plan #9
Chapters 23-27
Discussion:
Atticus attempts to explain to Jem and Scout about the trial and why Ewell has acted the way he did. Does Atticus really understand the lengths that a man like Ewell will go to get revenge?
Scout confronts a type of prejudice in the schoolroom. What happened in school that she could not understand?
Writing assignment:
Have you ever felt that everybody else had the wrong idea about someone or something? Did you tell them how you felt, or did you wait to see what the outcome would be before stating your opinion? Write a composition about the situation and how it turned out.
Lesson Plan #10
Chapters 28-31
Discussion:
In these final chapters Boo Radley makes his first physical appearance. Would you consider him the hero of the novel? If so, why?
What is Scout’s final learning experience in this novel? In what way has Scout matured?
Writing assignment:
Discuss the limitations of using Scout as the narrator. What are the advantages?
Lesson Plan #1
The author, Miss Harper Lee, was born on April 28, 1926, in Monroeville, Alabama. She attended the local public schools, then Huntington College. Later she studied law at the University of Alabama but never completed work for the law degree. Her study of the law may be reflected in the simplicity of her style. Every event is narrated with a straightforward, simple approach. In her first novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, a lawyer is the main character. For this work she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for the best novel of 1960. The book has been made into a successful movie.
Discussion questions:
Who is telling the story and from what point of view? (It should be pointed out to students that there are two sides to every argument. Actually there are many sides to a situation, depending upon who is looking at it and why. The different “sides” taken by different people are their points of view.)
What is the setting?
What kind of person is Atticus Finch?
Writing assignment:
The technique of this first chapter is like that of a mystery story in which the author mentions certain things and gives hints about facts which are not fully revealed until much later. The incident about Jem getting his arm broken is not reported until the last chapters of the novel. Can you think of some incident from your own experiences which seemed mysterious to you at the time? Recall the incident by writing about it.
______________________________________________________________________
Lesson Plan #2
Chapters 2-3
Discussion:
These two chapters present the first aspect of Scout’s education.
What are some of her learning experiences?
The Cunninghams are poor but honest people.
She must treat Walter with courtesy even though he is poor.
A guest must always be treated with respect regardless of his/her station in life.
She must try to see things from others’ points of view.)
Compare the Cunninghams with the Ewells
Writing assignment:
Describe the relationship between Scout and Atticus. Think about whether you would like to have the same type of relationship with your parents.
_____________________________________________________________________
Lesson Plan #3
Chapters 4-6
Discussion:
In Chapter 4 the Radley place becomes more mysterious. Discuss the attitude of Scout and Jem toward Boo Radley.
What does Atticus think of Boo?
What kind of person is Miss Maudie? Is she typical of the white people in this community?
Contrast Miss Maudie’s function with that of Miss Stephanie
Writing assignment:
In these chapters the children are frightened by the firing of a gun after their attempt to peek into the Radley house. Can you remember a time when you were very frightened? Write about what happened, how you felt, and the outcome of the situation.
Lesson Plan #4
Chapter 7-8
Discussion:
Scout’s learning experience continues. As the narrator, Scout observes and reports, but the reader often comes to a conclusion that Scout herself is not aware of.
What does Jem finally realize about Boo Radley and why?
When does Scout realize that although Boo may seem peculiar, he is really a kind and friendly person?
Writing assignment:
In Chapter 8 the emphasis of the novel shifts to the Tom Robinson case.
What are the two themes running through the book?
Lesson Plan #5
Chapters 9-11
Discussion:
What are some of the problems that Jem and Scout encounter as a result of their father’s (Atticus) defending a Black man accused of rape?
What would you consider as basic differences between social and race relations at the present time and those described in the novel?
How are the Boo Radley and the Tom Robinson episodes similar?
How does each reflect something about the title of the novel?
Writing assignment
Why is it, do you think, that young people and their parents sometimes have conflicts of one kind or another? Write an article giving your answer to this question. You might expand your answer to include a discussion of the reasons why young people as a group and adults, as a group, do not always understand and like each other. Is there a way in which mutual understanding and respect between these two groups can be achieved?
Lesson Plan #6
Chapters 12-15
Discussion: Chapter 12 presents additional views of the social situation in Maycomb. Discuss this situation as it pertains to Blacks and Whites.
What is Aunt Alexandra’s role and what is her attitude concerning Atticus’ involvement with Tom Robinson’s case?
What effect does the Robinson case have on the Finch household?
Do you think that what happened to Tom Robinson in this novel could happen today? Why or why not?
Writing assignment
In your own words, tell what you think is meant by “prejudice.”
Lesson Plan #7
Chapters 16-18
Discussion:
Describe the courthouse scene. What is the general atmosphere in the courtroom?
During the trial, how does Atticus destroy Ewell’s story?
Writing assignment:
Atticus brings out in the trial that the Ewells live in a broken-down house behind the garbage dump. Mayella is seen to be a terribly lonely, isolated person without any friends or companions. As you read this part of the story, did you sympathize with Mayella? Tell how you felt about her and why.
Lesson Plan #8
Chapters 19-22
Discussion: Chapters 19 and 20 are important in Scout’s learning experiences
What does she understand about Mayella’s character? What does she understand about Tom Robinson?
Chapter 21 presents the suspense as to what the verdict will be. Jem feels confident that Tom Robinson will be set free. Rev. Sykes explains to him that it would be against tradition to decide in favor of a Black person. In light of the attitudes of all concerned, why do you suppose Atticus put so much effort into defending Tom?
Writing assignment:
Bob Ewell was embarrassed by Atticus in court and planned to get revenge. What are your feelings about “getting revenge,” or “getting back at people”? Express your thoughts on this subject by giving an example to illustrate your point.
Lesson Plan #9
Chapters 23-27
Discussion:
Atticus attempts to explain to Jem and Scout about the trial and why Ewell has acted the way he did. Does Atticus really understand the lengths that a man like Ewell will go to get revenge?
Scout confronts a type of prejudice in the schoolroom. What happened in school that she could not understand?
Writing assignment:
Have you ever felt that everybody else had the wrong idea about someone or something? Did you tell them how you felt, or did you wait to see what the outcome would be before stating your opinion? Write a composition about the situation and how it turned out.
Lesson Plan #10
Chapters 28-31
Discussion:
In these final chapters Boo Radley makes his first physical appearance. Would you consider him the hero of the novel? If so, why?
What is Scout’s final learning experience in this novel? In what way has Scout matured?
Writing assignment:
Discuss the limitations of using Scout as the narrator. What are the advantages?
To Kill a Mockingbird Test
What were the summertime boundaries when Scout was six and Jem was ten?
Which is not true about Dill?
(a) he had snow white hair,
(b) he was taller than Scout,
(c) he had a cowlick in the center of his forehead,
(d) he was staying with his aunt Rachel,
(e) he could read.
What is not one of the things unusual about the Radley house?
(a) the doors were closed on Sunday
(b) the people were afraid of walking by it
(c) the people kept to themselves
(d) once a fire burned the back part of the house
(e) all were true.
Who invites Walter Cunningham home for lunch?
What does Walter do during lunch which causes Scout to ask, "What the sam hill is he doing"?
What lesson does Calpurnia try to teach Scout about Walter?
Where does Scout end up when Jem rolls her in the tire?
What new game do the children play?
What finally stops them from playing the game? What was the reason Scout wanted to quit the game which she says occurred the day she rolled in the tire?
10. List at least two of Scouts learning experiences.
(a) The Cunninghams are poor but honest people.
(b) She must treat Walter with courtesy even though he is poor.
(c) A guest must always be treated with respect regardless of his/her station in life.
(d) She must try to see things from others’ points of view.
(e) Compare the Cunninghams with the Ewells
What does Scout do with Miss Maudie at summer twilight?
What term does Miss Maudie use for Mr. Radley: "he was a __ Baptist."
What quality best describes Miss Stephanie?
(a) caring,
(b) gossipy,
(c) religious,
(d) hard,
(e) soft
What happens to Jem's pants?
What lie does Dill tell about how Jem lost his pants?
How Miss Maudie contrast with some of the other characters in the book?
According to Scout, what was the only good thing about second grade?
Which of the following is NOT one of things found in the knothole of the live oak?
(a) a medal,
(b) twine,
(c) soap figures,
(d) a pack of gum,
(e) all of the above are found
What two things constitute the children's "biggest prize"?
What subject does Jem particularly like studying when he reaches sixth grade?
What stops the gifts in the knothole?
Who does Mr. Avery blame for the change in the weather?
What unusual thing happens which causes school to be cancelled?
Who is the snowman first made to look like?
Why does Atticus send the children in front of the Radley house to watch the fire?
What does Mr. Avery do which redeems him as a character?
What makes Atticus think the children didn't "stay put"?
What disappointment does Scout have regarding Boo?
Why does Jem suddenly reveal all that has happened to them?
Why isn't Miss Maudie upset about the fire?
Why does Scout fight with Cecil Jacobs?
What reason does Atticus give for not using the word, "nigger"?
What relation is Francis to Aunt Alexandra?
How does Uncle Jack protect Scout?
Why does Atticus not tell Scout to go to bed earlier when he is talking with Jack?
What complaint does Scout have regarding Atticus?
Why, according to Miss Maudie, does Atticus believe it's a sin to kill a mockingbird?
What target does Scout want to shoot at?
Why is the incident with the dog unusual for February?
What does Atticus do which flabbergasts the kids?
What does Jem use to destroy Mrs. Dubose's flowers? What does Jem have to do as result?
What do the children listen for that means they are free to go?
What are Mrs. Dubose's fits?
Why does Atticus say Mrs. Dubose was a courageous woman?
What does Mrs. Dubose leave Jem and what is his reaction to it?
Why are the blacks "lin'" their hymns?
How much money is Rev. Sykes attempting to raise? Who is the money for?
What does Rev. Sykes do to assure he has the amount he wants?
Why do the children feel Calpurnia leads a double life?
Both Mrs. Dubose and Calpurnia teach the children by their actions. Make a list of things we learn from each.
Mrs. Dubose
Caplurnia
What best describes Aunt Alexandra's figure?
(a) diminutive,
(b) formidable,
(c) wispy,
(d) Maycomb,
(e) none of the above
What is not true about Aunt Alexandra?
(a) she joined many groups,
(b) she is concerned with her heritage,
(c) she gossips, (d) she admires Calpurnia,
(d) she feels Atticus is too easy on the children
Fill in the correct word for this idea from Aunt Alexandra: "Everybody in Maycomb, it seemed had a __: a Drinking ___, a Gambling ___, a Mean ___, a Funny ___"
In the discussion of the history of Maycomb, who was responsible for the formation of the town:
(a) Abner
(b) Maycomb,
(c) Sinkfield,
(d) Cunningham,
(e) Ewell
What had Cousin Joshua done?
What does Atticus come to talk with the children about that Scout feels he really doesn't want to talk about?
What story about Calpurnia does Scout tell which creates an arguement between Atticus and Alexandra?
Why do Scout and Jem fight?
What do they think is under Scout's bed? What is under her bed?
Where does Dill think he and Scout can get a baby?
Where does Scout think they can get a baby?
Why do the men with Heck Tate come to see Atticus?
What was Atticus's "dangerous question"?
What happened when the Ku Klux Klan tried to intimidate Sam Levy?
Why is Jem afraid?
Where does Atticus sit at church?
Why does Atticus take the long extension cord with him?
Why does Scout kick someone?
According to Atticus, how had Scout gotten Mr. Cunningham to "walk around in my shoes"?
Why do some people get upset with Miss Maudie's yard?
How do people treat the trial?
According to Jem, how does one judge being "colored"?
Who takes the children "under his wing"?
74. What is Aunt Alexandra’s role and what is her attitude concerning Atticus’ involvement with Tom Robinson’s case?
75. What effect does the Robinson case have on the Finch household?
Who lives by the dump and where does Tom live?
What was the surprising feature in the Ewells yard?
(a) a refrigerator,
(b) a bathtub,
(c) a dentist chair,
(d) flowers in slop jars.
What question is asked by Atticus that shows both Mr. Tate and Mr. Ewell had no real concern about Mayella's condition?
What does Atticus prove by having Mr. Ewell write his name on the envelope?
Does the judge feel sorry for Mr. Ewell?
Did Mayella look like she had tried to keep herself clean?
Who does Mayella say she's afraid of?
Does the judge seem to feel sorry for Mayella?
What contradiction to the story Mr. Ewell told is revealed in the following quote from Mayella? "…next thing I knew Papa was in the room a'standin' over me hollerin' who done it, who done it?"
How old is Mayella?
What is Mayella's response to whether her father had ever beaten her?
Where is Mayella's mother?
What does Mayella do after her last speech to the courtroom?
How had Tom ever been in trouble with the law before?
Why does Scout think Mayella must have been lonely?
Why is Tom's left arm important to his defense?
What does Tom say to Mr. Gilmer that makes the crowd angry?
Why, according to Atticus, does Mayella want Tom to be found guilty?
What did Atticus do in public that Scout had never seen him do?
What one way are all men created equal, according to Atticus?
Who comes to the trail at the end of the chapter?
Who wrote the note that Calpurnia gives to Atticus?
What agreement does Atticus make with the children regarding the trial?
Why are the children surprised when they return to the courthouse?
How, according to Scout, do you know whether a jury has found the defendant guilty or not before the verdict?
How do you know the blacks think highly of Atticus at the end of the trial? the next day?
What immediate reaction does Jem have to the verdict?
Who, according to Atticus, are the only ones to cry when Maycomb does terrible things like the jury did?
What occupation does Dill decide he wants to pursue?
What had happened to Atticus that prompts Miss Rachel to tell Dill to stay at home and say, "There's danger a'comin'"?
What was the only thing Atticus said about his encounter with Mr. Ewell?
What is Jem's solution to the jury system?
What kind of person does Atticus call trash?
Why couldn't women be on the juries, according to Atticus?
Who does Aunt Alexandra talk about which causes Scout to cry?
What are the four kinds of people in Maycomb, according to Jem?
What kind of folks are there, according to Scout?
Who is the woman who seems to lead all the discussion?
How do Aunt Alexandra and Miss Maudie show courage?
What is Jean Louise's reaction to Aunt Alexandra at the end of the chapter?
How long was Maycomb interested in Tom's story?
To what does Mr. Underwood compare Tom's death?
What comment does Mr. Ewell make, which is reported by Miss Stephanie?
What is Scout's fantasy about Boo?
How does Miss Gates react to the Grit Paper?
What does Cecil Jacobs bring up that prompts Miss Gates to discuss "democracy"?
What had Miss Gates said, leaving the courthouse that confused Scout?
How does Jem react to it all?
What hypocracy does Miss Gates exhibit?
How could the plight of the Jews be compared to the plight of the blacks of the 1930's South?
What is Scout about to do which upsets Jem?
What were Dill and Jem doing that allowed them to go to Tom's house with Atticus?
What was Helen Robinson's reaction at seeing Atticus?
How long was Maycomb interested in Tom's story?
To what does Mr. Underwood compare Tom's death?
What comment does Mr. Ewell make, which is reported by Miss Stephanie?
What is Scout's fantasy about Boo?
How does Miss Gates react to the Grit Paper?
What does Cecil Jacobs bring up that prompts Miss Gates to discuss "democracy"?
What had Miss Gates said, leaving the courthouse, that confused Scout?
How does Jem react to it all?
Describe the two knives that Mr. Tate had.
What assumption does Mr. Tate make about Scout's costume and the shiny line on the back of her costume?
How did Scout know she was by a tree?
Why could none of the neighbors have heard Scout call?
Why couldn't Atticus and Alexandra hear Scout?
At first, who did Atticus believe killed Mr. Ewell?
What does Mr. Tate say happened?
How did Mr. Ewell actually get killed?
How did all the adults treat Boo?
What does Boo ask Scout to do for him?
What does Scout realize standing on the Radley porch?
What does Atticus read to Scout?
What realization does Scout have about other people at the end of the book?
Which is not true about Dill?
(a) he had snow white hair,
(b) he was taller than Scout,
(c) he had a cowlick in the center of his forehead,
(d) he was staying with his aunt Rachel,
(e) he could read.
What is not one of the things unusual about the Radley house?
(a) the doors were closed on Sunday
(b) the people were afraid of walking by it
(c) the people kept to themselves
(d) once a fire burned the back part of the house
(e) all were true.
Who invites Walter Cunningham home for lunch?
What does Walter do during lunch which causes Scout to ask, "What the sam hill is he doing"?
What lesson does Calpurnia try to teach Scout about Walter?
Where does Scout end up when Jem rolls her in the tire?
What new game do the children play?
What finally stops them from playing the game? What was the reason Scout wanted to quit the game which she says occurred the day she rolled in the tire?
10. List at least two of Scouts learning experiences.
(a) The Cunninghams are poor but honest people.
(b) She must treat Walter with courtesy even though he is poor.
(c) A guest must always be treated with respect regardless of his/her station in life.
(d) She must try to see things from others’ points of view.
(e) Compare the Cunninghams with the Ewells
What does Scout do with Miss Maudie at summer twilight?
What term does Miss Maudie use for Mr. Radley: "he was a __ Baptist."
What quality best describes Miss Stephanie?
(a) caring,
(b) gossipy,
(c) religious,
(d) hard,
(e) soft
What happens to Jem's pants?
What lie does Dill tell about how Jem lost his pants?
How Miss Maudie contrast with some of the other characters in the book?
According to Scout, what was the only good thing about second grade?
Which of the following is NOT one of things found in the knothole of the live oak?
(a) a medal,
(b) twine,
(c) soap figures,
(d) a pack of gum,
(e) all of the above are found
What two things constitute the children's "biggest prize"?
What subject does Jem particularly like studying when he reaches sixth grade?
What stops the gifts in the knothole?
Who does Mr. Avery blame for the change in the weather?
What unusual thing happens which causes school to be cancelled?
Who is the snowman first made to look like?
Why does Atticus send the children in front of the Radley house to watch the fire?
What does Mr. Avery do which redeems him as a character?
What makes Atticus think the children didn't "stay put"?
What disappointment does Scout have regarding Boo?
Why does Jem suddenly reveal all that has happened to them?
Why isn't Miss Maudie upset about the fire?
Why does Scout fight with Cecil Jacobs?
What reason does Atticus give for not using the word, "nigger"?
What relation is Francis to Aunt Alexandra?
How does Uncle Jack protect Scout?
Why does Atticus not tell Scout to go to bed earlier when he is talking with Jack?
What complaint does Scout have regarding Atticus?
Why, according to Miss Maudie, does Atticus believe it's a sin to kill a mockingbird?
What target does Scout want to shoot at?
Why is the incident with the dog unusual for February?
What does Atticus do which flabbergasts the kids?
What does Jem use to destroy Mrs. Dubose's flowers? What does Jem have to do as result?
What do the children listen for that means they are free to go?
What are Mrs. Dubose's fits?
Why does Atticus say Mrs. Dubose was a courageous woman?
What does Mrs. Dubose leave Jem and what is his reaction to it?
Why are the blacks "lin'" their hymns?
How much money is Rev. Sykes attempting to raise? Who is the money for?
What does Rev. Sykes do to assure he has the amount he wants?
Why do the children feel Calpurnia leads a double life?
Both Mrs. Dubose and Calpurnia teach the children by their actions. Make a list of things we learn from each.
Mrs. Dubose
Caplurnia
What best describes Aunt Alexandra's figure?
(a) diminutive,
(b) formidable,
(c) wispy,
(d) Maycomb,
(e) none of the above
What is not true about Aunt Alexandra?
(a) she joined many groups,
(b) she is concerned with her heritage,
(c) she gossips, (d) she admires Calpurnia,
(d) she feels Atticus is too easy on the children
Fill in the correct word for this idea from Aunt Alexandra: "Everybody in Maycomb, it seemed had a __: a Drinking ___, a Gambling ___, a Mean ___, a Funny ___"
In the discussion of the history of Maycomb, who was responsible for the formation of the town:
(a) Abner
(b) Maycomb,
(c) Sinkfield,
(d) Cunningham,
(e) Ewell
What had Cousin Joshua done?
What does Atticus come to talk with the children about that Scout feels he really doesn't want to talk about?
What story about Calpurnia does Scout tell which creates an arguement between Atticus and Alexandra?
Why do Scout and Jem fight?
What do they think is under Scout's bed? What is under her bed?
Where does Dill think he and Scout can get a baby?
Where does Scout think they can get a baby?
Why do the men with Heck Tate come to see Atticus?
What was Atticus's "dangerous question"?
What happened when the Ku Klux Klan tried to intimidate Sam Levy?
Why is Jem afraid?
Where does Atticus sit at church?
Why does Atticus take the long extension cord with him?
Why does Scout kick someone?
According to Atticus, how had Scout gotten Mr. Cunningham to "walk around in my shoes"?
Why do some people get upset with Miss Maudie's yard?
How do people treat the trial?
According to Jem, how does one judge being "colored"?
Who takes the children "under his wing"?
74. What is Aunt Alexandra’s role and what is her attitude concerning Atticus’ involvement with Tom Robinson’s case?
75. What effect does the Robinson case have on the Finch household?
Who lives by the dump and where does Tom live?
What was the surprising feature in the Ewells yard?
(a) a refrigerator,
(b) a bathtub,
(c) a dentist chair,
(d) flowers in slop jars.
What question is asked by Atticus that shows both Mr. Tate and Mr. Ewell had no real concern about Mayella's condition?
What does Atticus prove by having Mr. Ewell write his name on the envelope?
Does the judge feel sorry for Mr. Ewell?
Did Mayella look like she had tried to keep herself clean?
Who does Mayella say she's afraid of?
Does the judge seem to feel sorry for Mayella?
What contradiction to the story Mr. Ewell told is revealed in the following quote from Mayella? "…next thing I knew Papa was in the room a'standin' over me hollerin' who done it, who done it?"
How old is Mayella?
What is Mayella's response to whether her father had ever beaten her?
Where is Mayella's mother?
What does Mayella do after her last speech to the courtroom?
How had Tom ever been in trouble with the law before?
Why does Scout think Mayella must have been lonely?
Why is Tom's left arm important to his defense?
What does Tom say to Mr. Gilmer that makes the crowd angry?
Why, according to Atticus, does Mayella want Tom to be found guilty?
What did Atticus do in public that Scout had never seen him do?
What one way are all men created equal, according to Atticus?
Who comes to the trail at the end of the chapter?
Who wrote the note that Calpurnia gives to Atticus?
What agreement does Atticus make with the children regarding the trial?
Why are the children surprised when they return to the courthouse?
How, according to Scout, do you know whether a jury has found the defendant guilty or not before the verdict?
How do you know the blacks think highly of Atticus at the end of the trial? the next day?
What immediate reaction does Jem have to the verdict?
Who, according to Atticus, are the only ones to cry when Maycomb does terrible things like the jury did?
What occupation does Dill decide he wants to pursue?
What had happened to Atticus that prompts Miss Rachel to tell Dill to stay at home and say, "There's danger a'comin'"?
What was the only thing Atticus said about his encounter with Mr. Ewell?
What is Jem's solution to the jury system?
What kind of person does Atticus call trash?
Why couldn't women be on the juries, according to Atticus?
Who does Aunt Alexandra talk about which causes Scout to cry?
What are the four kinds of people in Maycomb, according to Jem?
What kind of folks are there, according to Scout?
Who is the woman who seems to lead all the discussion?
How do Aunt Alexandra and Miss Maudie show courage?
What is Jean Louise's reaction to Aunt Alexandra at the end of the chapter?
How long was Maycomb interested in Tom's story?
To what does Mr. Underwood compare Tom's death?
What comment does Mr. Ewell make, which is reported by Miss Stephanie?
What is Scout's fantasy about Boo?
How does Miss Gates react to the Grit Paper?
What does Cecil Jacobs bring up that prompts Miss Gates to discuss "democracy"?
What had Miss Gates said, leaving the courthouse that confused Scout?
How does Jem react to it all?
What hypocracy does Miss Gates exhibit?
How could the plight of the Jews be compared to the plight of the blacks of the 1930's South?
What is Scout about to do which upsets Jem?
What were Dill and Jem doing that allowed them to go to Tom's house with Atticus?
What was Helen Robinson's reaction at seeing Atticus?
How long was Maycomb interested in Tom's story?
To what does Mr. Underwood compare Tom's death?
What comment does Mr. Ewell make, which is reported by Miss Stephanie?
What is Scout's fantasy about Boo?
How does Miss Gates react to the Grit Paper?
What does Cecil Jacobs bring up that prompts Miss Gates to discuss "democracy"?
What had Miss Gates said, leaving the courthouse, that confused Scout?
How does Jem react to it all?
Describe the two knives that Mr. Tate had.
What assumption does Mr. Tate make about Scout's costume and the shiny line on the back of her costume?
How did Scout know she was by a tree?
Why could none of the neighbors have heard Scout call?
Why couldn't Atticus and Alexandra hear Scout?
At first, who did Atticus believe killed Mr. Ewell?
What does Mr. Tate say happened?
How did Mr. Ewell actually get killed?
How did all the adults treat Boo?
What does Boo ask Scout to do for him?
What does Scout realize standing on the Radley porch?
What does Atticus read to Scout?
What realization does Scout have about other people at the end of the book?
Dr. Heidegger's Lab Report
The final report must be written legibly in blue or black ink; you may type it if you prefer.
Use one side of the paper only. Double space and leave an extra blank line between each section.
Make sure you have a one-inch margin on all four sides of the paper if you type.
Use a standard, 12-point font such as Times New Roman or Arial.
Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization ALWAYS count.
When is this due? ______________________________________
Here is the format for this report:
MLA Format Heading
Lab title (Your title should reflect the actual concept being investigated and should avoid being just a clever play on words.)
1. Hypothesis: If . . ., then . . .. Write Dr. Heidegger's hypothesis in this format. What idea was he testing? What did he expect to see?
2. RationaleThis is the logic behind the hypothesis. Refer to #1 above and explain WHY he expected to see certain results.
3. ProcedureHow did Dr. Heidegger perform his experiment? You may write the instructions in list or paragraph form, or you may write a list with explanatory notes. Part of your goal here is for someone else to be able to perform the same experiment.
4. Data/ObservationsThis should be strictly limited to the actual collection of data. Do not try to explain what Dr. Heidegger observed or recorded.
5. AnalysisHow might Dr. Heidegger have explained what happened to his friends during this experiment?
6. ConclusionThe conclusion must contain a reference to the hypothesis. Would Dr. Heidegger conclude that his hypothesis was correct? Why or why not? What has Dr. Heidegger learned from this experiment
Use one side of the paper only. Double space and leave an extra blank line between each section.
Make sure you have a one-inch margin on all four sides of the paper if you type.
Use a standard, 12-point font such as Times New Roman or Arial.
Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization ALWAYS count.
When is this due? ______________________________________
Here is the format for this report:
MLA Format Heading
Lab title (Your title should reflect the actual concept being investigated and should avoid being just a clever play on words.)
1. Hypothesis: If . . ., then . . .. Write Dr. Heidegger's hypothesis in this format. What idea was he testing? What did he expect to see?
2. RationaleThis is the logic behind the hypothesis. Refer to #1 above and explain WHY he expected to see certain results.
3. ProcedureHow did Dr. Heidegger perform his experiment? You may write the instructions in list or paragraph form, or you may write a list with explanatory notes. Part of your goal here is for someone else to be able to perform the same experiment.
4. Data/ObservationsThis should be strictly limited to the actual collection of data. Do not try to explain what Dr. Heidegger observed or recorded.
5. AnalysisHow might Dr. Heidegger have explained what happened to his friends during this experiment?
6. ConclusionThe conclusion must contain a reference to the hypothesis. Would Dr. Heidegger conclude that his hypothesis was correct? Why or why not? What has Dr. Heidegger learned from this experiment
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