Please answer the following questions in complete sentences and follow all additional directions if needed.
1. In Chapter 22, Jem and Scout have significantly different reactions to the verdict in the Tom Robinson case. What are their reactions and why do you think they are so different? (Think about what the trial means to each of them).
2. When Tom Robinson loses his case, the evil of the town temporarily wins out over good in the novel. What good comes of it, if any? Does faith or love play into it anywhere? (Explain your answer)
Please answer the following questions after viewing the video, using the link titled , "The Story of the Jena 6: Outside the Lines".
3. Do you think what happened to the Jena 6 was fair? Do you think it is an easily solvable problem? How do you see it relating to the recent events we studied surrounding the story of the Little Rock Nine.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Chapter 18-20: The Lengths of Hatred
Welcome to the trial that will forever change the tiny town of Maycomb. Or will it? Please answer all of the following questions. You will need to examine a new link on the blog to answer #3.
1) Reading Response: What is Tom Robinson's fatal mistake? In other words, what qualities do we find that Tom possesses, as a person, that render his fate sealed? (Chapter 19)
2) What is the author trying to tell us about people, or more specifically the people of Maycomb, in the scene between Mr. Dolphus Raymond and Dill? (Chapter 20) Why is it important for us to have a glimpse into these type of characters in the novel? Think about our attitudes towards modern day race relations.
You will need to look at the information on the link "History: Little Rock Nine" to answer the following question.
3) Compare or contrast a character's actions from the novel to the actions of someone (individual or an entire group) on either side of the Little Rock Nine's historical conflict. Please use specific examples from both sources. (This response should be no more than 5 sentences in length).
1) Reading Response: What is Tom Robinson's fatal mistake? In other words, what qualities do we find that Tom possesses, as a person, that render his fate sealed? (Chapter 19)
2) What is the author trying to tell us about people, or more specifically the people of Maycomb, in the scene between Mr. Dolphus Raymond and Dill? (Chapter 20) Why is it important for us to have a glimpse into these type of characters in the novel? Think about our attitudes towards modern day race relations.
You will need to look at the information on the link "History: Little Rock Nine" to answer the following question.
3) Compare or contrast a character's actions from the novel to the actions of someone (individual or an entire group) on either side of the Little Rock Nine's historical conflict. Please use specific examples from both sources. (This response should be no more than 5 sentences in length).
Sunday, May 10, 2009
The Pot is Boiling: Chapters 14-17
Hey Gang,
Turns out I will be joining you for this week after all, but till then, I need you to answer some more questions on your reading for me...see you Tuesday morning! (P.S. This blog is a long one - you may want to write it on Word first, then cut and paste.)
Please follow all of the directions and answer the following questions...
1) Reading Response: What action is it that finally disperses the mob that confronts Atticus, in chapter 15?
2a) Atticus and Aunt Alexandra represent very different parenting styles. Can you describe their major differences, in terms of what you think they want to teach the children?
2b) Have you observed your own parents to have different parenting styles? Tell a story or give an example that illustrates your opinion.
To answer the next questions, you must first click on the blog link "Library of Congress:Photographs of Signs Enforcing Racial Discrimination"
3) Look through the pictures of the old signs enforcing the "separate but equal" racism of the day. What is the most shocking or compelling picture to you and why?
4) Brown vs. The Board of Education ruling overturned the "separate but equal" law over 50 years ago. Do you think minorities and Caucasians are still "separate and unequal" in any ways? Categorize your answer as a political, social, or economic equality/inequality.
Your responses are due for Tuesday's class. Thanks. - C -
Turns out I will be joining you for this week after all, but till then, I need you to answer some more questions on your reading for me...see you Tuesday morning! (P.S. This blog is a long one - you may want to write it on Word first, then cut and paste.)
Please follow all of the directions and answer the following questions...
1) Reading Response: What action is it that finally disperses the mob that confronts Atticus, in chapter 15?
2a) Atticus and Aunt Alexandra represent very different parenting styles. Can you describe their major differences, in terms of what you think they want to teach the children?
2b) Have you observed your own parents to have different parenting styles? Tell a story or give an example that illustrates your opinion.
To answer the next questions, you must first click on the blog link "Library of Congress:Photographs of Signs Enforcing Racial Discrimination"
3) Look through the pictures of the old signs enforcing the "separate but equal" racism of the day. What is the most shocking or compelling picture to you and why?
4) Brown vs. The Board of Education ruling overturned the "separate but equal" law over 50 years ago. Do you think minorities and Caucasians are still "separate and unequal" in any ways? Categorize your answer as a political, social, or economic equality/inequality.
Your responses are due for Tuesday's class. Thanks. - C -
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Part II: Chapters 12-13 (Belonging)
Please answer the following questions...
1) Reading Bonus Question (Be the first to post the correct answer): Why was the church that Calpurnia took Jem and Scout to called "First Purchase?"
2) In Chapter 12, Jem and Scout are accepted by Calpurnia's church congregation. Describe a time when you were invited to join a "new" social group. Give me three to five descriptive sentences on the experience and how you felt about it. Do you think it's important for people to be able to feel like they belong to social groups? Why?
1) Reading Bonus Question (Be the first to post the correct answer): Why was the church that Calpurnia took Jem and Scout to called "First Purchase?"
2) In Chapter 12, Jem and Scout are accepted by Calpurnia's church congregation. Describe a time when you were invited to join a "new" social group. Give me three to five descriptive sentences on the experience and how you felt about it. Do you think it's important for people to be able to feel like they belong to social groups? Why?
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Small Town Life, Maycomb to Telluride
Hey there, southern travellers! Welcome back from the deep south. I heard through the grapevine that you had quite a packed trip, so I expect that you'll be playing catch up on your reading over this weekend. Remember, by this point you should have completed Part I of the novel, or up to and including chapter 11. A lot has happened already in the course of Scout and Jem's adventures and I'm interested to hear some of your thoughts. So, without futher adieu, let's blog...
In a well written paragraph, blog me a response to one of the following thoughts:
1) The fictional town of Maycomb, AL and your real town of Telluride, CO, are both pretty small towns. Scout manages to have a great amount of adventure in her small town and I'm wondering if you had any of the same type of adventures growing up in Telluride. Describe a part in the novel that reminded you of adventures you had growing up as a child in the small town of Telluride. Tell me a brief story about your adventures.
2) Did you have a moment on your experiential trip to the deep south, when the events of the novel made you think more about what you were experiencing on the trip, or the other way around? Tell me how and when you made the connection and if you think it enhanced either your experiences on the trip or your reading of the novel.
In a well written paragraph, blog me a response to one of the following thoughts:
1) The fictional town of Maycomb, AL and your real town of Telluride, CO, are both pretty small towns. Scout manages to have a great amount of adventure in her small town and I'm wondering if you had any of the same type of adventures growing up in Telluride. Describe a part in the novel that reminded you of adventures you had growing up as a child in the small town of Telluride. Tell me a brief story about your adventures.
2) Did you have a moment on your experiential trip to the deep south, when the events of the novel made you think more about what you were experiencing on the trip, or the other way around? Tell me how and when you made the connection and if you think it enhanced either your experiences on the trip or your reading of the novel.
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