MONDAY 2-22-21 A-Day: Begin Reading To Kill a Mockingbird
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Check your Gmail twice a day - before school and after school.
2. Did you turn in your 20% Time Project Update? (Periods 1, 2, 6 only)
3. Did you turn in your Vocabulary List II Flashcards?
DO NOW 
1. I can explain the deadlines and expectations for reading the novel, filling out the Study Guide Questions and filling out the Theme Tracker.
2. I know where to find resources in Google Classroom that will support my learning during the reading of the novel.
3. I can explain what framing a story is and identify the frame in To Kill a Mockingbird.
MINI-LESSON
1. Study Guide Questions See Assignment 41.0 (Click the link to view it.)
The SGQs are questions designed to help you focus your attention on the most important sections of the novel as you read it. The reading assignments are divided into chunks of 2-4 chapters, each with a related deadline. The deadlines are only a guideline and may change depending on class progress, breaks and testing - like the Spring NWEA.
2. Theme Tracker See Assignment 42.0 (Click the link to view it.)
The Theme Tracker will help you keep track on ONE theme of your choice throughout the novel: Taking a Stand, Compassion or Prejudice. You will then use this document to create a final presentation which will be done once we finish reading the book.
3. Resources
In Google Classroom I have posted materials for you to use as you read the book. You will find the full-length original text, a graphic novel version of the book up to chapter 12 only and links to the online audio version of the novel parts I and II. You may use any of these versions of the book on your own. We will mostly be using the original novel and the audio versions of the book in class.
FRAMING A STORY
Also known as The Story within a Story technique.
Example #1: The Princess Bride
A grandfather, in an attempt to get his grandson interested in anything but video games and television, tells him the story of The Princess Bride.
Example #2: Inception (by Christopher Nolan)
In the film, Inception, Leonardo DiCaprio enters into the dream of Cillian Murphy to embed an idea into his subconscious. Leonardo puts him to sleep in a dream, following him to a second layer of dream that soon gives way to another dream. In the innermost dream, Leonardo is blown out and enters into an endless dream – “limbo” – which could last for eternity, but only a few seconds pass in the real world. Leonardo, eventually wakes up through layers of dreams, feeling as though years have passed away, returning to his waking life.
Example #3: Titanic
In the movie, Titanic, an elderly woman, Rose, begins the movie by telling a story of her voyage in the Atlantic Ocean. When the reader gets into her narrative, he finds himself in the year 1912, where the story begins. Only a few times do readers return to the elderly Rose to get in touch with her experience; however, the movie ends as it begins. This is the story within a story.
EXAMPLE #4 To Kill a Mockingbird
The narrator, Jean Louise (Scout) Finch and her brother, Jem, are having a disagreement about how Jem broke his elbow when they were younger. The main story then unfolds within a flashback.
WORK TIME - Open Assignments 41.0 and 42.0 in Google Classroom and begin reading Chapter 1 of the graphic novel version of the book.
- Answer as many of the Study Guide Questions as you can as we read.
- Don't forget to add to your theme tracker - we will stop and add to it as we go.
ASSESSMENT
TUESDAY 2-23-21 B-Day: Finish Reading Chapter 1
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Check your Gmail twice a day - before school and after school.
2. Did you turn in your 20% Time Project Update? (Periods 1, 2, 6 only)
DO NOW 
LEARNING TARGETS
1. I can answer important questions about the novel as I read it.
2. I can track the development of my chosen theme.
MINI-LESSON
Picking your theme for the project!
Go to this Padlet and select the theme you plan to track over the course of this unit.
How to fill out your theme tracker demo.
WORK TIME - Open Assignments 41.0 and 42.0 in Google Classroom and finish reading Chapter 1 of the graphic novel version of the book. Start chapter 2 if time permits.
- Answer as many of the Study Guide Questions as you can as we read.
- Don't forget to add to your theme tracker - we will stop and add to it as we go.
ASSESSMENT
None
WEDNESDAY 2-24-21 A-Synch: Google Classroom Question
Answer the question in Google Classroom.
THURSDAY 2-25-21 C-Day: Read Chapter 2 If Time
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Today is our second Simultaneous Learning Day!
2. Chapters 1-3 of To Kill a Mockingbird will be due next Friday!
3. There will be a quiz on Chapters 1-2 on Monday! You will need to finish reading Chpater 2 if we don't finish in class today.
DO NOW 1. Watch this summary of Chapter 1 of the novel.
2. What did you think of the summary? Put your opinion in the chat.
LEARNING TARGETS
1. I can review a summary of chapter one of the novel to reinforce the development of the story.
2. I can use the study guide questions and theme tracker to focus on the important points and theme develop of the novel.
MINI-LESSON
Review how to fill out Study Guide Questions and Theme Tracker if necessary. y.
WORK TIME - Open Assignments 41.0 and 42.0 in Google Classroom and finish reading Chapter 1 of the graphic novel version of the book. Start chapter 2 if time permits.
- Answer as many of the Study Guide Questions as you can as we read.
- Don't forget to add to your theme tracker - we will stop and add to it as we go.
ASSESSMENT
Quiz on Chapters 1-2 on Monday if we finish the reading.
FRIDAY 2-26-2021 D-Day: The Golden Rule and Compassion
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Check your Gmail twice a day - before school and after school.
DO NOW 1. Watch this summary of Chapter 2 of the novel.
2. What did you think of this chapter? Put your opinion in the chat.
LEARNING TARGETS
1. I can review a summary of Chapter 2 of the novel to reinforce the development of the story.
2. I can explain why compassion is the centerpiece of most formal religions around the world.
3. I can explain how Harper Lee introduces the theme of compassion in the novel.
MINI-LESSON
The Golden Rule: the principle of treating others as one's self would wish to be treated. It is a dictum that is found in many religions and cultures. But why?
A. The Golden Rule Around the World: Click here to read some versions of the Golden Rule from various cultures and religions from around the world.
B. Go to this Padlet and complete the task there.
C. When done, wait quietly for your classmates to finish.
WORK TIME BREAKOUT SESSION
THINK (1 min)
What are some reasons The Golden Rule might be the foundation for so many religions around the world?
SHARE (3 min)
With a partner or two, share your answers to the above question. Then be ready to share out with the class.
THE GOLDEN RULE IN TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Watch this video clip when Atticus explains his version of The Golden Rule to Scout after her first day at school.
ASSESSMENT
Padlet and... FIST to FIVE...
1. On a scale of 1 to 5, I can explain how the Golden Rule is the basis of most religions on Earth.
2. On a scale of 1 to 5, I can easily explain Atticus' version of the Golden Rule to a friend.
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