To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill a Mockingbird

• Journal Topics

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The Great Depression

• What do you know about the Great Depression? What
  caused it? What was life like?

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Standing Up

• Have you ever stood up for something that was not
  popular? If so, what was the situation? If you
  have not, think of an example of when you saw
  someone else stand up for something, and you
  admired his or her courage.

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Prejudice/Judgment

• Have you ever experienced prejudice or judgment?
  What was the circumstance? How did you feel?
• Do you agree or disagree with the statement
  prejudice is a concern of the past that does not
  affect us now.

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Good and Evil

• Do you believe that people are inherently good or
  evil? Why? Can you think of any examples that
  support your opinion?

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Most Important Lesson

• What was the most important lesson that you
  learned before you were ten years old?

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Childhood Best Friend

• When you were a child, what was your idea of a
  best friend? How has that changed over the years?

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Book Cover

• People often say, Dont judge a book by its
  cover.
• What do you think this means?
• Have you ever made up your mind about someone
  based on their appearance or what others said
  only to change your mind once you took the time
  to know them?
• Can you think of a time when someone judged you
  before they knew you or judged you based on your
  appearance?

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Trial Verdict

• Jem, Scout, and Dill are very upset by the jurys
  verdict.
• Can you think of a trial in which you disagreed
  with the jurys verdict?
• Do you think our court system is fair? Why or why
  not?
• Would you change anything about our court system?

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Book Banning

• Since its publication, this book has repeatedly
  been banned from many school districts. Do you
  believe this book should be taught in high
  school? Why or why not?

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Favorite Character

• Who was your favorite character from the novel?
  Why? Who was your least favorite character? Why?

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Novels Ending

• Would you change anything about the novels
  ending? Would you change any part of the text?