To Kill a Mockingbird page goal #2

It seems we had some issues hitting the page goal this week, so we're going to buy some time next week with a much smaller page goal. Let's go to the beginning of Part II, page 113, and stop there. Then we can have a much more productive discussion next time!

Reading Goal #1 Discussion Questions

Hey Bookies,
Post your answers to the following questions, and let's talk about this amazing book!

1. What do you learn in chapter 1 about Maycomb, Atticus Finch and his family?
2. What do you think of the way Atticus treats Walter Cunningham? What do you think Scout learns from Walter's visit?
3. Atticus says that you never really understand a person "until you climb into his skin and walk around in it". What does this mean? Is it an easy thing for Scout to learn?
4. When the children plan to send a letter to the person who leaves the gifts, they are prevented. How does this happen? Who does it, and why might he do so?
5. How well does Atticus feel he should defend Tom Robinson? Is it usual for (white) lawyers to do their best for black clients in Alabama at this time?
6. In chapter 10, Atticus tells his children that "it's a sin to kill a mockingbird". What reason does he give for saying this?

1st Page Goal

Okay, everyone has got their copies so we're ready to go. By next Thursday's meeting, let's all have read to page 99 which is the start of chapter 11. Sounds like a lot but I think you'll find it goes fast.

And now we join Scout and Jem and their amazing father Atticus on their journey in Maycomb County, Alabama. I want you guys to be prepared to look up some words to get the meanings, especially in the beginning; this is the most difficult vocabulary we have challenged ourselves with yet! Oh, and feel free to post questions about vocabulary or situational stuff or whatever here; I'll do my best to answer them.

:)
Mrs. P

Bookies--Mockingbird books are here!

Stop by and pick up your copies at your convenience. We aren't going to meet this Wednesday due to Book Fair Madness, so I'll set a goal for us to get to by NEXT Thursday later this week.
:)
Mrs. P

Next Book Has Been Chosen!

After a three-way tie and vote-off, To Kill a Mockingbird has emerged as the book of choice. We will commence reading as soon as I can get my hands on copies. I put in the order for the lit sets with the district today, but unfortunately, someone else has them checked out until the end of the month. They are due to ship here by the 1st; however, if they come in early, Media Services will send them out ASAP. And so... we wait. I'll keep you posted!
:)
Mrs. P

What'll It Be?

Hey Bookies!
Vote here for our next read. Remember, your options are:

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Chosen
Great Expectations
The Hobbit
Macbeth
National Velvet
Oliver Twist
To Kill a Mockingbird

We'll make the final decision next week, so vote today. Happy three-day weekend, everyone-- Woohoo!
:)
Mrs. P

Bookies Potluck on 2/24

Sign up here. Be specific as to what you're supplying--talk to each other!

Things we need:
1. Three people to bring in deli meats
2. Two people to bring in cheeses
3. Two people to bring in bread
4. Three people to bring in assorted chips
5. Three people to bring in drinks
6. Three people to bring in desserts
7. Two people to bring in paper plates and cups

Am I forgetting anything? Don't forget, this is a Bon Voyage, Mohika! party, so we need to do it up right.
:)
Mrs. P