Thursday March 17, 2016

English 9- Today we reviewed for the vocab quiz on Friday. We completed a reflection and interpretation of TKAM. We started the group study guide assignment. This willhelp you with the test!!!  Here is the complete study guide questions.  REMINDER: We will have the part two test on Monday!!

Study Guide Part Two:

Chapter 23

1. Cite examples that demonstrate Jem’s maturity.

Chapter 24

1. What is ironic about the missionary circle’s conversation?

2. Why did Tom try to escape? What are the complications?

3. What insight do we gain into Aunt Alexandra’s character?

Chapter 25

1. Discuss the mockingbird symbol in relation to Tom Robinson.

2. Analyze the foreshadowing conveyed at the end of the chapter.

Chapter 26

1. Why is Jem unable to speak about the trial without becoming angered?

2. Analyze and interpret the discussion Miss Gates has with her class about Hitler. Why is it significant to the overall text?

 Chapter 27

1. What three incidents occur concerning the Ewells’? From these incidents and from Atticus, what do we learn about Bob Ewell?

Chapter 28

1. What details (foreshadowing)  in this chapter and the previous chapter add to the mounting tension and dramatic climax of Jem and Scout being attacked?

2. Discuss the attack and the events that follow.

Chapter 30

1. What insight is gained about Heck Tate’s character?

2. What situation do both Scout and Atticus recognize?

3. Analyze and discuss Scout’s comment about the Mockingbird in relation to Boo Radley.

Chapter 31

1. How does Scout demonstrate growth in the final two chapters?

Overall Novel:

List 10 topics that arise in the novel

Develop two themes about human nature based on the topics you identified.

English 10- We finished reading "The Pit and the Pendulum." We then started the group analysis activity.  We will finish this tomorrow.