Matar a un ruiseñor de Harper Lee: lea, debata y obtenga ayuda

To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic that I think everyone should read.  We will get to read and study this great book about a small town in Alabama during the racial tensions in America, separate but equal and accusations of crimes as tried during that time.

We will have literary discussions as we read.  My discussions are primarily focused on what the reader has gotten from the book.  I will have questions to ask, with the idea of helping the student become aware of possible areas to think about, however there will be no preconceived ideas forced on the reader.  I am a firm believer in viewing art and reading books as having the purpose of being there to bring your own experiences and views to the work not what others tell you that you should see.

We will have a very socratic discussion, asking questions and discussing possible answers as we go.  I am also familiar and utilize some of the Thomas Jefferson Education methodology of mentors, classics and discussion.

1st Week:
No prior reading required.
We are going to discuss the basic premise of the book, make sure the students have a very basic understanding on The Depression as well as clear up any concepts or words they might find in the first quarter of the book.
I will use my own powerpoint, as well as glossaries and summaries compiled for reading this book and from online resources.

2nd Week:
Students will be required to have read the first quarter of the book, through Chapter 8.
We will discuss what we have read so far, any ideas or feelings that have come up from the book to this point.  Will also make sure there aren't any questions or confusions.
We will then be preparing for the next section of reading, clearing up an concepts or words they might run in to.
I will use my own powerpoint, as well as glossaries and summaries compiled for reading this book and from online resources.

3rd Week:
Students will be required to have read the second quarter of the book, through Chapter 15.
We will discuss what we have read so far, any ideas or feelings that have come up from the book to this point.  Will also make sure there aren't any questions or confusions.
We will then be preparing for the next section of reading, clearing up an concepts or words they might run in to.
I will use my own powerpoint, as well as glossaries and summaries compiled for reading this book and from online resources.

4th Week:
Students will be required to have read the third quarter of the book, through Chapter 23.
We will discuss what we have read so far, any ideas or feelings that have come up from the book to this point.  Will also make sure there aren't any questions or confusions.
We will then be preparing for the last section of reading, clearing up an concepts or words they might run in to.
I will use my own powerpoint, as well as glossaries and summaries compiled for reading this book and from online resources.

5th Week:
Students will be required to have finished the book.
We will discuss the book as whole.  
There will be prepared questions which I will ask the students to answer verbally that will get them to think about the overall theme of the book.
I will use my own powerpoint, as well as glossaries and summaries complied for reading this book and from online resources.