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To Kill a Mockingbird: Historical and Cultural Context Unit PlanTo Kill a Mockingbird: Historical and Cultural Context Unit Plan
Publisher
Film Foundation
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7th - 10th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
5 days
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To Kill a Mockingbird: Historical and Cultural Context

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This To Kill a Mockingbird: Historical and Cultural Context unit plan also includes:
  • Student Activity Booklet
  • Take 2 Reading & Screening Activity
  • Historical And Cultural Context Quiz Set
  • To Kill A Mockingbird: Tests and Answer Keys
  • The Story of Movies Foundation
  • Student Activity Booklet (.pdf)
  • Take 2 Reading & Screening Activity (.pdf)
  • Historical And Cultural Context Quiz Set (.pdf)
  • To Kill A Mockingbird Teacher's Guide (.pdf)
  • Appendix: Teacher Resources (.pdf)
  • To Kill a Mockingbird Curriculum (.html)
  • Vocabulary
  • Answer Key
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As part of their study of the film adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird, class members analyze how Robert Mulligan uses the film lens to depict the historical period and social issues presented in Harper Lee's novel. A superior resource that deserves a place in your curriculum library.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

film analysis, film making, to kill a mockingbird, film adaptations, historical context

Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the packet as part of a film and literature course or as part of a unit study of the novel

Classroom Considerations

  • The fourth in a series of four resources designed to be used in order after a reading of Harper Lee's novel and in conjunction with a viewing of the film
  • The file is massive and may take considerable time to download

Pros

  • The 28-page packet includes scripted lesson plans, activities, materials, and assessments

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.7.1 RL.7.2 RL.7.3 RL.8.1 RL.8.2 RL.8.3 RL.9-10.1 RL.9-10.2 RL.9-10.3 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2

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