Exploring Character Growth in "To Kill a Mockingbird

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Delve into the journey of character growth displayed in "To Kill a Mockingbird" through an analysis of key characters such as Jem, Scout, and Tom Robinson. Explore themes of innocence, initiation, chaos, and resolution, and create visual representations of each character's mythological journey. Engage in group discussions, composition book swaps, and deep connections to self, society, and the text. Enhance your understanding of the stages of the mythological journey experienced by the characters in the novel.

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD MYTHOLOGICAL JOURNEY

WARM UP In your composition book respond to the following warm-up questions in complete sentences: In your opinion, which character from To Kill A Mockingbird displayed the most growth/change/transformation over the course of the novel. Defend your answer with examples from the plot (page numbers not required).

COMP BOOK SWAP 1. Trade composition books with a peer that is sitting near you (you may need to trade several times to make sure everyone ends up with a different comp book). 2. Silently read the response to the warm up in this new composition book. 3. If you LOVE this response- please sit on top of your desk and I will select some of you to read these responses (please keep the writer anonymous).

REMEMBER OUR LEARNING GOAL After reading the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, I can make deep text-to-self, text-to-world, and text-to-text connections while exploring my own self- identity/position in society.

OBJECTIVE SWBAT Identify the stages of the mythological journey that characters from To Kill a Mockingbird experienced throughout the novel. Can you make the connection?

REVIEW: WITH A SHOULDER PARTNER Describe (in your own words) the following stages: 1. Innocence 2. Initiation 3. Chaos 4. Resolution Prepare to share your answers!

DIRECTIONS In groups of 4 or 5: Complete the Mythological Journey Chart For: Jem or Scout Tom Robinson 2 other characters of choice.

PICK ONE OF THE CHARACTERS YOU ANALYZED AND Create a visual representation of this character s mythological journey! Your visual representation must: Include the character s name as the TITLE of your poster Include all group member names on the back of the poster with the period # be set up with 4 quadrants labeling each of the 4 stages Include color/pictures/symbols reflecting each of the stages Include a short justification (3-5 sentences) describing how your images represent EACH myth journey stage (BACK SIDE)