1. I. Bellwork  Identify all clauses and whether they are dependent or independent clauses. Then, identify the parts of speech: “The test, which covers the entire book, will be on Friday, November 4. Make sure you are completing the homework, or the test will be a headache. Despite what your calendar says, the final draft will be due on Friday, November 4.

2. II. Ch. 25, 26: A. Chapter 25: Tom Robinson is dead, and Helen is told the news. Boo Radley is about to return as the central plot. In preparation, Lee includes this powerful chapter about helplessness. B. In chapter 26 Scout deals with the persecution of Jews in Hitler’s Germany. Notice the students’ and teachers’ blindness to Maycomb’s own mistreatment of other people groups. C. Because of her new-found maturity, Scout is no longer afraid of Boo Radley.

3. III. Connecting ch. 27 (summarize 3 important facts) A. “Mr. Ewell found himself as forgotten as Tom Robinson.” B. The revenge theme reaches its climax. Bob Ewell is still feeling the effects of his actions. C. The children are to take part in a local pageant. This will be a key event to the plot.

4. IV. Background A. The U.S. court system 1.People accused of state crimes are first tried in local trial courts. They can then appeal to state appellate courts. Finally, they can appeal to the US Supreme court. 2.Federal crimes are tried in U.S. Federal Courts.

5. A. Read chapters 25-27 B. Study guide 25-27 due next class. C. Final draft due Friday, November 4. D. Final test Friday, November 4.