TKMB Ch. 14-16 10/14 Bellwork

1. TKMB Ch. 14-16 10/14Bellwork • Copy: A phrase is a group of related words in a sentence that lacks either a subject or verb. Phrases work as a team to clarify meaning. • Copy: (Around the house) (the boys) (played quietly). • Underline the subject(s) once and the main verb(s) twice in the following sentence. Identify all phrases. Then, identify all parts of speech: “In central Indiana lived her second and third cousins.”

2. Writing Prompt • Answer the following writing prompt using a good paragraph: • When is it important to follow society’s expectations? When is it not important to follow society’s expectations? Never follow Always follow

3. Atticus is less traditional Doesn’t care as much about expectations from society They call him “Atticus” Lets Scout wear overalls Tries to show kids reasoning behind his orders—doesn’t just tell them what to do Doesn’t spank them Atticus vs. Aunt AlexandriaHow are their “parenting styles” different?

4. Writing Prompt • Answer the following writing prompt using a good paragraph: • When is it important to follow society’s expectations? When is it not important to follow society’s expectations? Never follow Always follow

5. Atticus vs. Aunt AlexandriaHow are their “parenting styles” different? • Aunt Alexandra cares more about family image and heritage • Concerned about how the outside world perceives them (p. 180-183) • Wants Atticus to lecture children about their family history • Concerned when children don’t uphold the “Finch image”

6. Writing Prompt • Answer the following writing prompt using a good paragraph: • When is it important to follow society’s expectations? When is it not important to follow society’s expectations? Never follow Always follow

7. Areas to follow expectations Areas NOT to follow expectations

8. Chapter 14 Background Dill returns. He has a father now, but no is no better loved. Growing internal tension within the family. Atticus is worried about the trial. When Atticus is worried that tells us that there is real cause for worry.

9. Connecting ch. 15 (summarize 3 important facts) • Key chapter that juxtaposes two very different mob scenes, both at night, both pitting unarmed Atticus against unreasoning groups of citizens. • After the first confrontation, Atticus reminds Jem that these are friends. After the second, we see that Atticus knows he has truly dangerous enemies as well. • Role of Mr. Cunningham and Walter Cunningham have great importance.

10. Chapter 16 background This chapter is about “Us and Them.” This is seen when Aunt Alexandra asks Atticus not to speak about prejudice in front of “them”—black people. Atticus again models putting himself in someone else’s shoes. He says Mr. Cunningham is basically a good man, just with some “blind spots”. Dolphus Raymond Lives with “them”. Has created “mixed children”. is that he has muddied the dividing lines by choosing to live with “them.” Trial begins.

11. Assignment • Read chapters 14-16 • Finish assignment; answer using complete sentences. • Remember, the first draft of your essay is due next class as well. It must have 5 paragraphs (1 intro, 3 body paragraphs, 1 conclusion). • Use the essay organization discussed in class. • About 2 pages long, typed and double-spaced.