Reading “Quizzes”
We will not be having a final test on the novel, To Kill
A Mockingbird.
We will be having intermediate “quizzes” that will
count for 25 points of a 125 point major grade.
You are taking what would typically be one major
test at the end of the book in smaller pieces as we
read.
Left Sides to Consider:
Chapter summaries
Chapter “Storyboards”
Predict what you think will happen in the
next chapter and why
Make connections to other stories you
have read
Diagram sentences from the story
Research people/issues/topics mentioned
in the story that you are unfamiliar with
Create a Facebook Page for one of the
characters
Character drawings/descriptions
Character Chart/Map
Draw a map of Maycomb (best after
Chapter 8)
Favorite Quotes/Explain why (Illustrate?)
Vocabulary
Compare and contrast characters/families
Take notes on predicted symbolism
Write down your observations
Take notes during class discussions
Create sentences using vocabulary from
master list
Jot down your thoughts on
these questions:
How are biases of all kinds
harmful?
Write your definitions of:
Can prejudice ever NOT
exist?
justice
courage
Are people entitled to
opinions that may harm
others?
Turn to your next clean, odd numbered,
right side. Title: TKAM Journal Questions
After the first 3
paragraphs:
What kind of a narrator does this novel have? How do
you know?
Do you agree that this story will be a flashback? Why
or why not?
You have already been introduced to five characters.
Who are they and what is their relationship to one
another?
What events will the novel trace?
How does the writer arouse your curiosity and build
suspense?
Underneath your TKAM Journal Questions
Title: Chapter 1 Observations
Homework:
1.
Read chapters 2- 3 in To Kill A
Mockingbird
There will be a mini test on 10/23,
chapters 1-3
2.
Complete study guide questions
(chp. 1, 2,3) in your notebook
3.
Finish four NoRedInk.com
assignments
Identify Action Verbs 1
What Does the Adjective
Describe?
Identify Adjectives 1
Identify Pronouns
These will be checked for stamps
#17, 18, 19, and 20 next class, 10/21
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Notebooks will be collected and
checked for a MAJOR grade next
class, 10/21
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