As you begin to analyse the different characters from To Kill A Mockingbird, please use your worksheet from class and see our notes from class. Then complete the following activity in class.
To Kill a Mockingbird – Drawing a Character Based on Textual Support
Task: To create a drawing of one of the characters from To Kill a Mockingbird, based on textual evidence. You will work in pairs or singles, your choice.
Steps:
– Begin looking in the novel for any thing that describes what your character looks like, acts like, thinks, or feels. Use the STEAL mnemonic device to assist you if necessary.
– Write down these quotes, as you will need to put them on your poster.
– Create a drawing of that character that fills up most of the paper. Around the drawing, write the quotes from the novel that support your ‘vision’ of the character.
– Please provide correct MLA citations for every quote! Also label each of your direct quotes with either: Speech, Thoughts, Effect on Others, Actions, or Looks
e.g.: Looks: “…she was nearsighted; she squinted…” (6).
Although this is not art class, do your best. Your drawings will be assessed based on use of textual support from the novel and your ability to provide correct MLA citations. The drawings will be placed outside on the bulletin board and in the classroom.
You should have a minimum of SEVEN (7) examples of direct textual support; some characters may have more.
Character Options:
Calpurnia Scout Dill
Boo Radley Atticus Jem
Burris Ewell Walter Cunningham Miss Maudie
Grading:
Efficient use of class time /5
Minimum of 7 direct quotes /5
Quotes chosen are effective /5
MLA citations are all correct /5
Each quote is correctly labeled /5
Drawing accurately represents the character, based on the quotes /5
TOTAL /30
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