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1. Welcome! English 9

2. Today’s Agenda • Discussion – the test! Gasp. • Discussion of (some of) this week’s reading • Work time • Reading • Reading review • Bone crushing essay • Plan to do something constructive Read Write Speak Listen

3. The test! Gasp. • Format of the test • True or False questions (20-25) • Decide whether statements about the book are true or false. If you’ve read and stayed on top of things in class, these should be pretty easy but there are a few curve balls. Read Write Speak Listen

4. The test! Gasp. • Format of the test • Multiple choice questions (15-20) • Choose the best answer from 4-5 options. Again, if you’ve read and stayed on top of things in class, these should be pretty easy. Read Write Speak Listen

5. The test! Gasp. • Format of the test • “Who said it” questions (about 10) • Given a (very short) quote from the book and a list of characters identify the speaker. The speaker will definitely be one of the characters on the list. Some of these will take a little more thought than others. Read Write Speak Listen

6. The test! Gasp. • Format of the test • “Who was it said about” questions (about 10) • Given a (very short) quote from the book and a list of characters identify who the quote is about . The quote will definitely be about one of the characters on the list. Some of these will take a little more thought than others. Read Write Speak Listen

7. The test! Gasp. • Format of the test • Essay questions (1-2) • Given a selection of prompts, develop a well-written and cogent response. The prompts will all deal with either themes or symbols present in the book. Read Write Speak Listen

8. Things you should probably know • Characters • The Finch’s – Atticus, Jem, Scout, Uncle Jack, Aunt Alexandra, Francis, Calpurnia • Boo Radley and family • Friends and neighbors – Dill, Miss Maudie, Miss Stephanie, Miss Rachel, Mrs. Dubose • The Ewell’s – Burris, Bob, Mayella Read Write Speak Listen

9. Things you should probably know • Characters • The Cunningham’s • Tom Robinson • Dolphus Raymond • Heck Tate, Judge Taylor, Mr. Gilmer • Reverend Sykes Read Write Speak Listen

10. Things you should probably know • Plot – Part I • Description of the neighborhood • Dill • Radley mythology • School • Walter Cunningham • Christmas at the Landing Read Write Speak Listen

11. Things you should probably know • Plot – Part I • Snow • The Fire • TIM JOHNSON – it’s all about the dog • Mrs. Dubose Read Write Speak Listen

12. Things you should probably know • Plot – Part II • Calpurnia’s church • Aunt Alexandra’s visit • Dill returns • Neighbors in the yard • Lynch mob at the jail Read Write Speak Listen

13. Things you should probably know • Plot – Part II • The trial • Description of the courthouse • Scout, Jem and Dill finding a seat • Testimony – Heck Tate, Bob Ewell, Mayella, Tom • Verdict Read Write Speak Listen

14. Things you should probably know • Plot – Part II • Aftermath of the trial • Tom • Bob • Atticus • Jem • The missionary circle • Talking about Hitler at school Read Write Speak Listen

15. Things you should probably know • Plot – Part II • The school pageant • The end…. Read Write Speak Listen

16. Things you should probably know • Symbols • Mockingbird • The presents in the tree • The fire • The snow • Tim Johnson • Mrs. Dubose Read Write Speak Listen

17. Things you should probably know • Themes • Dealing with the unknown • Racism • Empathy • Justice • Growing up Read Write Speak Listen

18. This week’s reading • Without giving too much away, • The Missionary Society tea • The discussion of Hitler at school • Your questions???? Read Write Speak Listen

19. Work time • Something constructive • Read • Reading review • Prep for the test • BCE • Not • Facebook, YouTube, games… Read Write Speak Listen

20. Homework • Read TKAM (8-10 pages / day) • Reading review assignment Read Write Speak Listen

21. Bye! • Come back tomorrow! Read Write Speak Listen