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?
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What does courage mean to you? What does it look like? Describe a person you know whom you would consider a brave or courageous person.
A central theme of this novel is that a person should strive to see things from the other person’s point of view. Think about a person you know that you have a difficult time getting along with. This could be a classmate, parent, sibling, coach, teacher, team mate, coworker . . . pretty much anyone in your life that you have constant interaction with. How can you learn to walk in this person's shoes? What difficulties might this person be facing? (If you can avoid it, please don’t use names, or send your response to me in a private message -- chances are we all know who you’re talking about!)
The next story we’re going to read in literature class is told by a woman reflecting on her childhood days and some of the important lessons she learned. The narrator’s voice lapses into a childlike perspective about life as she describes her frustrations, questions, and fears. In chapters 2 and 3 she describes her first experiences with school. What were your “first days” of school like? Think about your earliest school experiences and compare them to Scout’s.
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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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