Comprehension
What kind of story is To Kill a Mockingbird?
Coming of Age
What does the S stand for in S.I.C. commentary?
Summarize
What lesson does Miss Maudie teach Scout about mockingbirds?
Don't kill innocent things
What term means a central problem in the story?
Conflict
"Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy...That's why its a sin to kill a mockingbird."
Miss Maudie
What is Atticus' job title?
Lawyer
What does the I stand for in S.I.C. commentary?
Identify
What lesson does Calpurnia teach Scout when Walter Cunningham Jr. joins them for dinner?
Treat others fairly, Don't judge others, Respect your company
What term means that a character is growing/maturing?
Characterization (Character Development)
"Hush your mouth! Don't matter who they are anybody sets foot in this house is your company and don't let me catch you remarkin' on their ways like you was so high and mighty."
Calpurnia
Bob Ewell
What does the C stand for in S.I.C. commentary?
Connect
What lesson does Jem learn from helping Miss Dubose?
Courage has many shapes
What literary element is this quote using:
"Boo doesn't mean anybody any harm, but I'm right glad you're along" - Scout
Foreshadowing
"I felt right sorry for her, she seemed to try more than the rest of them."
Tom Robinson
Who killed Bob Ewell?
Boo (Arthur) Radley
How many quotes does each body paragraph need?
2 quotes
What lesson does Scout learn from the conversation with Jem about the roly-poly?
Don't kill innocent things
What literary element is this quote using:
"Well, it'd be sorta like shooting a mockingbird, wouldn't it?" - Scout
Symbolism
"Mr. Finch, Bob Ewell fell on his knife. He killed himself."
What is Atticus' nickname?
One Shot Finch
What must you include at the end of every quote?
In text citation (author's last name page #)
What lesson do the kids learn from the events of the trial and Atticus' thoughts on it?
Do the right thing even if it is hard, Justice isn't always fair (racism)
What literary element is this quote using:
"I willed myself to stay awake, but the rain was so soft and the room was so warm and his voice was so deep and his knee was so snug that I slept." - Scout
Imagery
"Its like being a caterpillar in a cocoon, that's what it is. Like something asleep wrapped up in a warm place. I always thought Maycomb folks were the best folks in the world, least that's what they seemed liked."
Jem Finch