Bellwork Copy: Expectations Review 1. Raise hand to get permission to speak. 2. Do not speak out of turn. 3. Follow these directions at all times. Copy: Sometimes the subject is implied and not directly stated. Example: (You) Follow these directions at all times. Identify the subject and verb: Turn in both assignments for chapters 9-11 and on Friday.

Respect is important…  Thanks to those who have been following expectations!  No transitions/breaks for now, until we can follow the class/school expectations.

Prejudice and Empathy: p  Copy:  Sexism Example: Mrs. Dubose is prejudice against Scout because she isn’t acting “lady-like”  Example of empathy (looking at something from another’s perspective): Atticus doesn’t condemn Mrs. Dubose because he recognizes that she can’t fully control her actions.

TKMB  What example of prejudice do you see here? Jem and Scout are prejudiced against Atticus because he “can’t do anything” because he is too old An example of how inaccurate prejudice and stereotypes can be Movie  Important new theme

V. Theme (Copy) A. Definition: The main idea or message of a story, often expressed as a general statement about life. B. To Kill a Mockingbird theme: “It’s a sin to kill a mockingbird….They don't do one thing but sing their hearts out for us.”

II. Ch. 12 Background (Copy) A. Jem matures. He not only has “acquired an alien set of values” but he is “trying to impose them on Scout.” Calpurnia begins calling him Mr. Jem. B. Reverd Sykes—pastor at Cal’s church. C. Atticus refers to the Ewells as “absolute trash.” D. Adult secrets can serve good as well as evil ends. Cal says she doesn’t want her speech to make her appear arrogant towards her friends.

III. Chapter 13 Background (Copy) A. Aunt Alexandra moves in to help out. She has much different expectations than Atticus. B. Aunt Alexandra is concerned with the Finch image. Atticus, however, has nurtured in his children a more individualistic view of one’s identity. Both have merit in different contexts.

Assignment  Ch assignment due Friday, Sept. 14  Ch assignment ALSO due Friday, Sept. 14 We don’t have class on Wednesday because of the PSAT. That’s why you have extra work to do. Don’t leave it all for the night before. You’ll overwhelm yourself. Read a little at a time.  Remember, the first draft of your essay is due Tuesday, 10/18. It must have 5 paragraphs (1 intro, 3 body paragraphs, 1 conclusion). Use the essay organization discussed in class. About 2 pages long, typed and double-spaced.

Exit Slip Answers…  Racism  Sexism lots of ppl do it alot  I have seen most of racism. People alwys are like, blcks are bad, but i dont think so  Racism and sexism, and well some dude beat his girlfriend  Racism. I see white people being racist against blacks especially  racism!!  Sexism. Girls get discriminated againest all the time.  Racism?  Sexism  Racism

New Exit Slip Question  Text answer to  Question: Think about this scenario: In dating, a guy is often expected to pay for the date. Is this an example of sexism? Explain why in your answer.