Lesson plan for To Kill a Mockingbird in which the class is divided up into groups and each group create a different project to share with the class.

2. 90 minute lesson

4. Students will create a video recording concerning the theme of discrimination

5. Students will produce collages displaying elements of discrimination

7. Why is Tom Robinson on trial in the first place?

8. What makes his trial particularly difficult?

9. How do the racial assumptions and biases affect the trial?

10. Lesson Development

11. After the opening discussion, I will explain that they will be working in groups to create different visuals related to the novel. (55 minutes)

12. Group 1 will be instructed to construct a relief map of Maycomb County in Google Maps. Include homes of the main characters, and other landmarks of the county. They will present their map to the class. I will provide an example of what their map should include and what it should look like. I will also explain how to use Google Maps to create this map.

13. Group 2 will collect poems, songs, stories, etc. dealing with prejudice/discrimination of any kind and create a video and present it to the class. I will work with them to answer any questions concerning the making of the video and will provide them with an example of what their video should look like.

14. Group 3 will use the Internet, magazines, encyclopedias, books, etc. to find pictures and make a collage depicting acts of discrimination and kindness as well. They will also present their collage to the class. I will bring in extra magazines for them to thumb through and will provide an example of what their work should look like. I will also provide poster board, scissors, and glue for them to use in making their collage.

15. As the groups work on their projects, I will walk around the room, facilitating their work and answering questions they have concerning the use of different software or questions related to the book.

17. Summative – Groups will receive some sort of grade based on how well they tie into the theme of discrimination and racial prejudice as well as their creativity in creating their work.