12 Angry Men
In what form of text was this story written?
A play (televised, to be exact)
During the trial, Scout realized that Mayella must be the _________ person in the world
Lonliest
Which is an example of a personal pronoun:
"He", "we", "she", "them"
We
Name 3 significant themes we studied this semester
Prejudice, Racism, Family Dynamics, Standing up for what you believe, Gender Roles, Feminism, Innocence, etc.
What was the murder weapon in 12 Angry Men?
A switchblade knife
Who is the defendant, and for what is he being charged?
A young black man, accused of killing his father.
Name 3 significant mockingbird characters
Scout, Jem, Tom, Boo, Atticus, Mayella (flawed)
What is a thesis statement?
One sentence that states your main idea for your essay
The mockingbird symbolizes this theme
Innocence
Mockingbird was set in the 30's. What significant historical event took place at that time?
The Great Depression
Which Juror would be considered the main antagonist of the play?
Juror 3
The main lesson Atticus is trying to teach his children
See situations from other perspectives (don't judge a book by its cover, empathy)
At the very beginning of every new paragraph, a writer should do this
Indent
Which text did we first learn about the theme, "Prejudice can get in the way of the truth"?
12 Angry Men
How did Tom die and why is it significant?
An innocent man shot 17 times by white guards
What is the setting in which the reader first meets the twelve characters who give the play its name?
The courtroom
According to Atticus, what is the one place that all men are created equal?
The courtroom
How do you know when to start a new paragraph?
Whenever you begin discussing a new idea.
Juror 8 demonstrated this courageous theme in 12 Angry Men. Atticus did the same in To Kill a Mockingbird.
It is especially difficult to stand alone against a group
In an essay, what 3 elements does an introductory paragraph need to have?
Hook, 3 main arguments, thesis statement
Who wrote 12 Angry Men?
Reginald Rose
What does Aunt Alexandra base her opinion on when it comes to others?
Social Status/Family background
Find the 2 errors in this formal topic sentence: "Bees are amazing because they help pollinate our world."
Using "because" and using a personal pronoun - "our"
Walter & the Cunningham family bring this theme to light.
Social Status
What makes Miss Maudie different from others who live in Maycomb, and why is that important?