To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic but timeless novel told from the perspective of young Scout Finch.  Readers explore the world of the American South in the 1930s at the height of the Great Depression through the eyes of a child.  Their journey twists and turns through topics including racism, discrimination, injustice, integrity, friendship, cultural bias, and more.  

During the 8 week class students will read the novel independently, participate in class discussions and activities, and complete a cumulative project to be shared in our final class meetings.  My teaching style is interactive and students will be encouraged to work with one another as well as one-on-one with the teacher during class. Students may reach out to the teacher outside of class time for assistance, support, clarification or explanation. 


Discussion and interaction are required elements of this class and students are STRONGLY urged to use their cameras and microphones in order to receive the full benefits of this class. 

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Outschool has recently changed its policy regarding class cancellations. We know how disappointing canceled classes can be for learners, so we too are amending our policy.  In the past we have waited for late enrollees, of which we have had MANY!  Unfortunately we can no longer do that. 

Instead we will evaluate class enrollment for ongoing classes on teach Sunday at 5pm Eastern.  IF enrollment falls below 3 students, we will push the class back a week.  When other sections are available students will have the option to transfer to another class. IF enrollment falls below 3 students, we will push the class back a week.  When other sections are available students will have the option to transfer to another class. Full refunds will be provided for learners who cannot attend the newly scheduled class time. All other refunds will be provided as per the Outschool Limited Refund policy (see below).  If for any reason the class does not meet your expectation, you have the confidence of knowing that Outschool has a Happiness Guarantee and will provide a refund upon request via their Customer Support. 

Transfer requests within 24 hours of a scheduled class will NOT be approved.  At that point it is too late to reschedule the class, and it is unfair to other families who may have enrolled thinking there were multiple learners enrolled. Instead students will be encouraged to watch the video of the class.

Thank you for understanding, and for your loyalty.

The course breakdown is:
Week 1 - Pre-reading activities, presentation of vocabulary needed, conversation about sensitive topics and use of words that are considered derogatory in contemporary society.  Ice breaker activity and getting to know one another. Introduce culminating project. 
Week 2 - Discuss and Analyze Chapters 1-5.   
Week 3 - Discuss and Analyze Chapters 6-11.  Assign short essay.
Week 4 - Discuss and Analyze Chapters 12-15.  
Week 5 - Discuss and Analyze Chapters 16-18.  Check in with students about culminating project.
Week 6 - Discuss and Analyze Chapters 19-23.   
Week 7 - Discuss and Analyze Chapters 24-31.  Review expectations for the presentation of culminating projects during week 8 class. 
Week 8 - Student presentation of culminating projects, wrap up of the novel and discussion of possible extension activities or novels students may wish to explore.