To Kill a Mockingbird: Response to Literature

This is the final lesson #5 in the text unit series for Harper Lee’s, To Kill a Mockingbird, in which students will complete a culminating writing activity following the completion of the novel by examining provided source material outlining three major real-world court cases from the Civil Rights Movement.

This unit integrates ELA and Civics standards in order to support the understanding through the reading and study of Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. This unit’s activities will allow students to connect to the text and explore the blend of historical and literary context as they relate to real-world civic issues. In this unit, students will develop critical thinking and communication skills by engaging in class discussions, written reflections, and collaborative activities.

This resource uses a book that is on the Florida Department of Education's reading list. This book is not provided with this resource.
Resource ID#: 208747 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: ELA, To Kill a Mockingbird, Civics, English Language Arts, Lesson Plan, Writing, Informational Writing, 8th grade, Civil Rights, Bill of Rights, Amendment
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Unit/Lesson Sequence,  Worksheet
Instructional Design Framework(s): Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: Integrated Civics with ELA Lesson Plans- Grades 6-12

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