Think back on all the works we've read this year (novels, short stories, and poetry) and the themes we’ve discussed:
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At the beginning of this unit we discussed a series of statements, declaring whether we agreed or disagreed with each one. Choose ONE of the statements below that you have either changed your mind about or that you see differently after reading this novel. Explain why you see it differently:
Watch this clip from the 1962 movie To Kill a Mockingbird.
A common phrase you hear as a child is “Life’s not fair,” which is a simplified way of saying that life is full of injustice and pain. In fact, the Bible says that we should strive to correct oppression (Isaiah 1:17) and that we should judge people and situations as objectively as possible (which means without bias): “Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly,” (Leviticus 19:15). This novel asks us to consider how we can maintain our integrity in the face of injustice -- how do you think the novel answers this question? In other words, which characters in this story are considered upright people of integrity? What makes them “good” (but not perfect) people? Where does your character fit into this theme? |
Composition: 7th GradeGuidelinesThe whole purpose of this assignment - whether you're reacting to an idea, sharing your own story, or analyzing the reading - is to discuss the ultimate issues of life. With that in mind, make sure that you: Archives
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