HW#30

Read Chapter 23 and make a representation of Aunt Alexandra's point of view of the trial, Maycomb society, etc.

HW#29

Read Chapter 22. Make a visual or written representation of Dill's point of view in this chapter and his earlier reaction to the trial.

HW#28

Read chapter 20 and chapter 21 until the bottom of page 281 ("But Mr. Tate said, 'This court will come to order,'"). Imagine you are in the jury room after the witnesses' testimony has been given and the lawyers have made their closing statements. Write a script of the discussion the jurors are having as they debate their decision on the verdict. What would be reasons jurors might argue for a guilty verdict or a not guilty verdict? In the end, what do you think will be their verdict: guilty, not guilty, or will they not be able to come to a unanimous (12-0) decision (this is called a hung jury)? You may need to do a little research to find out which kinds of people were allowed to serve on juries in Alabama in the 1930s to understand these jurors. At least one FULL page (you probably will need longer). Then finish reading chapter 21.

HW#27

Finish Chapter 18 and read Chapter 19. Represent Tom's inner thoughts / feelings about Mayella, OR Mayella's inner thoughts / feelings about Tom, visually and/or in written form. Be sure to use specific ideas and details from these chapters in your work.

HW#26

Read Ch. 17. Describe your first impressions of:

--Judge Taylor
--Mr. Gilmer (the prosecutor)
--Bob Ewell

HW#25

Read Chapter 16 and react to / analyze the way the characters talk about biracial children.

HW#24

Read Chapters 14 and 15. Make a written or artistic representation showing the point of view of Jem, Scout, and/or Tom Robinson about what happens at the town jail.

HW#23

Read Chapter 13 carefully. Be prepared for a reading quiz on this chapter tomorrow.

HW#22

--Read pages 6-top of 8 in "History of the Black Church " packet (don't need to answer questions)

--Read Chapter 12 of TKAM

--What is your definition of racism / being racist? Is Lula racist? What might explain her actions? How does her attitude towards Jem and Scout compare to the attitudes of most whites towards black so far in the novel? 1 page minimum.

HW#21

Read pages 1-4 in "A History of the Black Church" and answer questions 1-6.

HW#20

Read Chapters 10 and 11. Write in the voice of Jem or Scout about what they learn in these chapters about the different possible meanings of courage/bravery, and about the differences between appearance and reality. At least one page.