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Happy Summer! Remember: you are expected to read at least TWO books of your choice before returning in September. Click over here for more. CONGRATULATIONS to Amelia S., who won the Radley House art contest! (See how many details you can find from the book.)
April Reading: Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck. See links below.
Writing assignments are to the left of this section.
You'll be reading an online, annotated version of the book (unless you already have one in the house or want to download it via Libby or another app).
*Please look at the links and files sections of this page (below) to help you.*
I also recommend using an audiobook; this is optional. If you have HBO, "Of Mice and Men" (the film) is currently available through your streaming service.
March Reading: The House on Mango Street, by Sandra Cisneros. Ask Ms. Gebell for the assignments if necessary.
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TKAMockingbird STUDY GUIDE
Please do not turn this work in. The guide is simply here to help you through the novel. Looking at it will help you better understand characters, symbols, events, and themes.
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TKAM Handout #2: The Great Depression
This micro-article summarizes how the nation's economy plummeted in 1929.
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TKAM Handout #3: The Civil Rights Movement
The setting of the novel is the 1930s. However, Lee wrote the book in 1960. This year should provide you a lens through which to better understand why she wrote it.
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Welcome to Maycomb
Open this document to better understand the setting of the novel To Kill A Mockingbird.
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"The Scottsboro Boys"
Read about the event, case, and trial that TKAM's central plot is based upon.
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OF MICE AND MEN Study Guide
Use this guide to help you through the six, short chapters of this short, but historically important, book.
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THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET, by Sandra Cisneros
This is the entire novella, which you may choose to read digitally or print & annotate.
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The House On Mango Street: Reading Guide, chapter by chapter
Take your time, savor this small novella. Write a responses of your own while you read, keep your own journal with similar chapter titles.
