Scout reminisces about her childhood in Maycomb, Alabama and meets her neighbor Dill. She and Jem become fascinated by their reclusive neighbor, Boo Radley, and get into minor childhood misadventures. As Atticus takes on the controversial case of defending a black man, Tom Robinson, against rape charges, tensions rise in town. On their walk home one evening, Jem and Scout are attacked by Bob Ewell, the alleged rape victim's father, but are saved by Boo Radley, who kills Ewell in defense of the children.

1. Time Sequence Pattern Organizer<br />To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee<br />EventScout reminisces and Dill arrives.EventLearn about Boo Radley and Jem touches the Radley house.EventSchool begins and Scout gets in trouble at school.Event“Boo Radley” performance/game and Jem loses pants at Radley house.EventAtticus shoots Tim Johnson.EventFire at Miss Maudie Atkinson's house.<br />EventChristmas at Finch’s Landing.EventJem destroys Mrs. Dubose’s flowers and Aunt Alexandra moves in to enforce her standards and influence.EventTrial of the State of Alabama vs. Thomas Robinson and he is convicted of rape.EventTom is shot while attempting to escape from prison and Robert E. Lee Ewell spits in Atticus Finch's face.EventBob Ewell attacks Jem and Scout and Boo Radley kills Bob Ewell to protect Finch children.EventScout meets Boo Radley.<br />