To Kill A
Mockingbird
START
Task
- 2 facts you remember from Ch. 1–5
- 1 thing that surprised you
- 1 theme you think the novel will explore
- 1 question you have
THE AUTHOR’S LIFE AND TIMES
Predict 3 things the video will mention (place, time, social issues).
What do we already know, and what is still vague?
THE AUTHOR’S LIFE AND TIMES
The Depression and daily life
Time, place, racism
Harper Lee Interview
“There was no hurry… nothing to buy… no money… nothing to fear but fear itself.”
Harper Lee
Harper Lee Interview
“There was no hurry… nothing to buy… no money… nothing to fear but fear itself.” - Harper Lee 1. What mood does this create, and which words create it? 2. What does it suggest about people’s options, daily life, and hopes? 3. Link it to one element from Chapters 1–5 (class, pride, school episode, rumours, etc.).
Expectations
Write your answers in your notebook.
- AFTER reading Ch. 1–5: “So far, the novel…” (3 sentences)
- Evidence: 2 precise details (a scene, a character moment, a quote fragment)
- BEFORE reading: “I expected the novel to…” (3 sentences)
+ info
Harper Lee Interview
“There was no hurry… nothing to buy… no money… nothing to fear but fear itself.” - Harper Lee Using the video information and the teaser quote, explain how context shapes the opening of the novel. Use 2 pieces of evidence from Chapters 1–5.
“One expectation I had that Chapters 1–5 confirmed or contradicted was…”
Jim Crow laws
Take notes!
Chapter 1
Other Characters
Setting
Narrator
Events
02
To Kill a Mockingbird
Chapters 2–5School, class, rumours, and Maycomb rules
Identify key events (Ch. 2–5) Explain what they reveal about Maycomb (class + social rules) Reformulate using precise details
Goals
Lesson 2
Warm-up
What changes when Scout enters school? Write 3 things in pairs.
Type: novel (narrative fiction) Narrator: Scout (1st person), older voice remembering childhood Setting: Maycomb, Alabama, Great Depression era Q: Who tells the story and from what point of view?
Text structure(Review)
Groupwork: chapters 2-5
Re-read key pages and identify these items:
- Characters introduced
- Setting details
- One rule / social norm
- One conflict / misunderstanding
- One detail that shows class differences
Groupwork: chapters 2-5
Write 4 WH-questions about your chapter (Who, What, Where, Why/How). Keep them factual. Swap with another group and answer.
Answer in complete sentences, use “because”. - Why is Walter uncomfortable at lunch?
- What does the syrup moment reveal?
- What does Scout learn (implicitly) about class?
Zoom in: Walter at lunch (Ch. 3)
reformulation work
B2 connectors
Obligation / prohibition
Past simple vs past continuous
This suggests that…which highlights… therefore… however…
In Maycomb, people are expected to… Scout is not supposed to…
Scout (walk) to school when… The teacher (say)…, but Scout (think)…
+ info
+ info
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Wrapping up
Write 2 sentences summarising what Chapters 2–5 reveal about Maycomb, using one connector and one obligation word (must / have to / be expected to).
Exit ticket
One sentence only: One new thing I understood about Maycomb society is… (because…)
When does curiosity become dangerous in the story?
The night at the Radley place (Ch. 6)
Summarize what happened in groups.
The night at the Radley place (Ch. 6)
Why do the children go to the Radley yard at night? What makes the situation suddenly dangerous? How does Jem’s lost clothing become a problem of reputation?
Write out, as a script for a play, the conversation in which Mr. Nathan Radley tells his neighbors about his shooting at the intruder in his garden. Decide who says what, and try to give them speeches which are in character. Miss Stephanie Crawford, Miss Maudie Atkinson and Atticus should speak some lines. You may wish to include lines for Miss Rachel and Mr. Avery, also.
The night at the Radley place (Ch. 6)
The fire and the blanket (Ch. 8)
Vocab:trespass (enter without permission) to mend (repair) to fold a porch to evacuate to shiver to put something around someone’s shoulders
Summarize what happened in groups.
The fire and the blanket (Ch. 8)
What is the fire event doing in the story, beyond action? Why is the blanket detail important? What does Atticus’s reaction suggest?
B2 inference connectors
- This suggests that…
- which highlights…
- therefore…
- however…
- it can be inferred that…
- In Maycomb, people are expected to…
- Scout is not supposed to…
- You must / have to / be not allowed to…
+ info
Past simple vs past continuous (narrative precision)
- They were sneaking when Nathan Radley fired.
- Scout was watching the fire when someone put a blanket on her.
+ info
04
Chapters 9-10
What kind of “conflict” might happen in a small town? What could make children change their opinion about a parent?
active reading (pencil in hand)
As you read Chapters 9–10, mark:
Characters Places Conflicts New info about Atticus
Stop-point check
Q: What is the BIG topic people criticize Atticus for?
Groupwork: chapters 9-10
Write 4 WH-questions about your chapter (Who, What, Where, Why/How). Keep them factual, short, and clear. Swap with another group and answer.
Zoom in: Scout, Francis, and Uncle Jack (ch. 9)
3. What does Atticus tell Uncle Jack about fairness?
2. Why is Scout upset with Uncle Jack after the punishment?
1. Why does Scout get into trouble at Christmas?
+ info
+ info
+ info
Zoom in: Scout, Francis, and Uncle Jack (ch. 9)
3. What new idea do Jem and Scout learn about courage?
2. Why does Atticus (not Jem, not Heck Tate) shoot the dog?
1. Why are Jem and Scout shocked by Atticus?
+ info
+ info
+ info
inference connectors + Reformulation
- This suggests that…
- which highlights…
- therefore…
- however…
- Scout fights Francis. It is about Atticus.
- Atticus shoots the dog. Jem is surprised.
+ info
obligation / prohibition
In Maycomb, children are expected to __________________.
Scout is not supposed to __________________.
+ info
Write a short text aboutChapters 9–10. Include:
Homework (written, 8–10 lines)
1 conflict 1 moment of learning 1 surprising event Use 2 connectors from Slide 8.
Exit ticket
Slide 11 (exit ticket) One sentence only: One new thing I understood about Atticus is… because…
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Transcript
To Kill A
Mockingbird
START
Task
THE AUTHOR’S LIFE AND TIMES
Predict 3 things the video will mention (place, time, social issues).
What do we already know, and what is still vague?
THE AUTHOR’S LIFE AND TIMES
The Depression and daily life
Time, place, racism
Harper Lee Interview
“There was no hurry… nothing to buy… no money… nothing to fear but fear itself.”
Harper Lee
Harper Lee Interview
“There was no hurry… nothing to buy… no money… nothing to fear but fear itself.” - Harper Lee 1. What mood does this create, and which words create it? 2. What does it suggest about people’s options, daily life, and hopes? 3. Link it to one element from Chapters 1–5 (class, pride, school episode, rumours, etc.).
Expectations
Write your answers in your notebook.
+ info
Harper Lee Interview
“There was no hurry… nothing to buy… no money… nothing to fear but fear itself.” - Harper Lee Using the video information and the teaser quote, explain how context shapes the opening of the novel. Use 2 pieces of evidence from Chapters 1–5.
“One expectation I had that Chapters 1–5 confirmed or contradicted was…”
Jim Crow laws
Take notes!
Chapter 1
Other Characters
Setting
Narrator
Events
02
To Kill a Mockingbird
Chapters 2–5School, class, rumours, and Maycomb rules
Identify key events (Ch. 2–5) Explain what they reveal about Maycomb (class + social rules) Reformulate using precise details
Goals
Lesson 2
Warm-up
What changes when Scout enters school? Write 3 things in pairs.
Type: novel (narrative fiction) Narrator: Scout (1st person), older voice remembering childhood Setting: Maycomb, Alabama, Great Depression era Q: Who tells the story and from what point of view?
Text structure(Review)
Groupwork: chapters 2-5
Re-read key pages and identify these items:
Groupwork: chapters 2-5
Write 4 WH-questions about your chapter (Who, What, Where, Why/How). Keep them factual. Swap with another group and answer.
Answer in complete sentences, use “because”.- Why is Walter uncomfortable at lunch?
- What does the syrup moment reveal?
- What does Scout learn (implicitly) about class?
- Key vocab:
Zoom in: Walter at lunch (Ch. 3)
reformulation work
B2 connectors
Obligation / prohibition
Past simple vs past continuous
This suggests that…which highlights… therefore… however…
In Maycomb, people are expected to… Scout is not supposed to…
Scout (walk) to school when… The teacher (say)…, but Scout (think)…
+ info
+ info
+ info
Wrapping up
Write 2 sentences summarising what Chapters 2–5 reveal about Maycomb, using one connector and one obligation word (must / have to / be expected to).
Exit ticket
One sentence only: One new thing I understood about Maycomb society is… (because…)
When does curiosity become dangerous in the story?
The night at the Radley place (Ch. 6)
Summarize what happened in groups.
The night at the Radley place (Ch. 6)
Why do the children go to the Radley yard at night? What makes the situation suddenly dangerous? How does Jem’s lost clothing become a problem of reputation?
Write out, as a script for a play, the conversation in which Mr. Nathan Radley tells his neighbors about his shooting at the intruder in his garden. Decide who says what, and try to give them speeches which are in character. Miss Stephanie Crawford, Miss Maudie Atkinson and Atticus should speak some lines. You may wish to include lines for Miss Rachel and Mr. Avery, also.
The night at the Radley place (Ch. 6)
The fire and the blanket (Ch. 8)
Vocab:trespass (enter without permission) to mend (repair) to fold a porch to evacuate to shiver to put something around someone’s shoulders
Summarize what happened in groups.
The fire and the blanket (Ch. 8)
What is the fire event doing in the story, beyond action? Why is the blanket detail important? What does Atticus’s reaction suggest?
B2 inference connectors
+ info
Past simple vs past continuous (narrative precision)
+ info
04
Chapters 9-10
What kind of “conflict” might happen in a small town? What could make children change their opinion about a parent?
active reading (pencil in hand)
As you read Chapters 9–10, mark:
Characters Places Conflicts New info about Atticus
Stop-point check
Q: What is the BIG topic people criticize Atticus for?
Groupwork: chapters 9-10
Write 4 WH-questions about your chapter (Who, What, Where, Why/How). Keep them factual, short, and clear. Swap with another group and answer.
Zoom in: Scout, Francis, and Uncle Jack (ch. 9)
3. What does Atticus tell Uncle Jack about fairness?
2. Why is Scout upset with Uncle Jack after the punishment?
1. Why does Scout get into trouble at Christmas?
+ info
+ info
+ info
Zoom in: Scout, Francis, and Uncle Jack (ch. 9)
3. What new idea do Jem and Scout learn about courage?
2. Why does Atticus (not Jem, not Heck Tate) shoot the dog?
1. Why are Jem and Scout shocked by Atticus?
+ info
+ info
+ info
inference connectors + Reformulation
+ info
obligation / prohibition
In Maycomb, children are expected to __________________.
Scout is not supposed to __________________.
+ info
Write a short text aboutChapters 9–10. Include:
Homework (written, 8–10 lines)
1 conflict 1 moment of learning 1 surprising event Use 2 connectors from Slide 8.
Exit ticket
Slide 11 (exit ticket) One sentence only: One new thing I understood about Atticus is… because…
Write a great subtitle here to provide context
Interactivity and animation can be your best allies when creating tables, infographics, or graphs that help provide context to the information and simplify the data for your audience. We are visual beings and find it easier to 'read' images than to read written text.
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Interactivity and animation can be your best allies when creating tables, infographics, or graphs that help provide context to the information and simplify the data for your audience. We are visual beings and find it easier to 'read' images than to read written text.
With this feature...
You can add additional content that excites your audience's brain: videos, images, links, interactivity... Whateveryou want!
Write a great subtitle here to provide context
Interactivity and animation can be your best allies when creating tables, infographics, or graphs that help provide context to the information and simplify the data for your audience. We are visual beings and find it easier to 'read' images than to read written text.
Did you know that...
The window allows you to add broader content. You can enrich your genially by incorporating PDFs, videos, text... The content of the window will appear when you click on the interactive element.
Did you know that...
The window allows you to add broader content. You can enrich your genially by incorporating PDFs, videos, text... The content of the window will appear when you click on the interactive element.
With this feature...
You can add additional content that excites your audience's brain: videos, images, links, interactivity... Whateveryou want!
Did you know that...
In Genially, you will find more than 1,000 templates ready to input your content and 100% customizable, which will help you tell your stories.
Did you know that...
The window allows you to add broader content. You can enrich your genially by incorporating PDFs, videos, text... The content of the window will appear when you click on the interactive element.
With this feature...
You can add additional content that excites your audience's brain: videos, images, links, interactivity... Whateveryou want!
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In Genially, you will find more than 1,000 templates ready to input your content and 100% customizable, which will help you tell your stories.
Write a great subtitle here to provide context
Interactivity and animation can be your best allies when creating tables, infographics, or graphs that help provide context to the information and simplify the data for your audience. We are visual beings and find it easier to 'read' images than to read written text.
Write a great subtitle here to provide context
Interactivity and animation can be your best allies when creating tables, infographics, or graphs that help provide context to the information and simplify the data for your audience. We are visual beings and find it easier to 'read' images than to read written text.