To Kill a Mockingbird Unit Plan
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This document outlines a 5-day unit plan for teaching Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" to a 9th grade English class of 23 students in Columbus, Ohio. The plan aims to analyze symbolism, themes, and figurative language in the novel and discuss historical connections and modern parallels. Each day focuses on a different element: historical context, figurative language, symbolism, reactions and a film comparison, and modern cultural comparisons. Technology like YouTube videos and PowerPoint will be used to direct classroom discussions.
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- 1. To Kill A Mockingbird A 9th grade English Unit Plan
- 2. Analyze the Learner Teach historical context, use of figurative language, themes, and symbolism in “To Kill a Mockingbird” 9th grade English classroom: • 23 students living in Columbus, Ohio • 14 Caucasian, 8 African American, 1 Hispanic
- 3. Objective Students will analyze symbolism, themes, and figurative language within “To Kill a Mockingbird” and discuss historical connections while drawing modern parallels in class discussion and short writing assignments with 100% accuracy.
- 4. Unit Plan • Day 1: Historical Context • Day 2: Figurative Language • Day 3: Symbolism • Day 4: Reactions, Film Comparison • Day 5: Modern Cultural Comparison
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- 6. Works Cited The National Endowment for the Arts: The Big Read teacher resource guide http://www.neabigread.org/books/mockingbird/teachersguide0 2.php http://www.youtube.com/californianewsreel http://www.movieclips.com/