Mockingbird 2

Chapters 5-11

These chapters deal with Scout's childhood memories of getting Boo Radley's attention...and usually getting into trouble because of it. What kinds of things did you do in elementary or middle school that seem completely silly now that you look back on it?

OR....

Scout's cousin Francis accuses Atticus of being a n---- lover. When Scout approaches her father about this he tells her "don't say n-----, Scout. That's common." What does he mean by this and where do you see this type of situation in life today?

Mockingbird 1

Chapters 1-4

Describe a memory from elementary school when you felt you were treated unfairly by a teacher or classmate. Or describe a memory from elementary school that involves different "groups" or "cliques" of students. What do you think Scout's schoolhouse memories could possibly foreshadow in this novel?

Mockingbird Preview

What are some of society's biggest problems today? What do people need to do...or how do we need to change...to fix them?

OR

What are your first impressions of the Finch Family? Be specific!