Write your name next to the word on the board that most describes how you feel about the Guilty Verdict for Tom Robinson
Discussion: Explain your reaction. Why do you feel that way?
Read Ch. 22 – audiobook or volunteers?
T-chart: Compare the reactions of the white population to the reactions of the black population. Why do people react this way? What does their reaction say about each character? Differentiate between direct and indirect characterization.
Reflection paragraph: Why does Miss Maudiemake a small cake for Scout and Dill but give Jem a piece from a large cake? What does this say about Jem’s experience with the verdict?”
Extension prompt: Why did Lee devote so many chapters to the trial when Tom Robinson was doomed to be found guilty? Who is really on trial; Tom Robinson or the Maycomb population?
Complete your reflection paragraph for homework and email to Ms. Wasstrom
