Tuesday, January 29, 2008

To Kill A Mockingbird novel request

Next week we will begin reading To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. As I only have one class set of books, I am asking that students purchase a copy, sign out a copy at the local library, or borrow a copy from someone you know. This would be a great help to managing our reading outside of class.

To Kill A Mockingbird is a classic novel published in 1960. Set in a small southern town during the Great Depression, it is a story of the human condition. It teaches lessons that one should never forget and reminds us to walk in the shoes of others before we judge them. As we become part of the story, we realize that while we are all different people, our character is what shapes us - it is what counts.Here are some great websites to check out as a supplement to the novel:


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056592/

http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Belmont_HS/tkm/

http://www.teenreads.com/authors/au-lee-harper.asp

What is a bildungsroman?

Hmmm.... strange word. What do you think it is? Where might you find the answer? Post your comments, guesses, ideas, and links to the correct answer here!

Need to improve your vocabulary? Check out this site!

Mrs. Vick let me know about this fun and charitable site where you can practice your vocabulary while donating rice to underdeveloped countries. Check it out - it is addicting!!

Mrs. McIntyre

http://www.freerice.com/