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Lesson 1 (from Chapter 1, pages 1 - 44 )
Objective
The objective of this lesson is for students to explore the exposition of the novel. Students will identify and analyze elements from the beginning of the novel in order to identify the main characters, the setting, and any potential conflicts and themes the story might contain.
The beginning of the novel introduces the reader to Atticus, his uncle George, and his friend Letitia. The reader is introduced to themes involving racial oppression and white privilege. Finally, readers are introduced to potential conflicts, such as Atticus’s conflict with Montrose.
Lesson
Class Discussion: Make some predictions about what will happen as the novel progresses. What potential conflicts do you see emerging as the novel progresses? What does Atticus desire, and what obstacles stand in his way? How is Atticus in conflict with himself? How is Atticus in conflict with others? What is to blame for these conflicts...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.2, 9-10.3, 9-10.10, 11-12.2, 11-12.3, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.4, 9-10.5, 11-12.4, 11-12.5
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