1. Family & Relationships
Unit 2
Day 14

2. Daily agenda Bell Ringer: None
Vocab Spotlight: Irascible, malevolent, malice
Warm-Up : Social Justice Puzzles & Reflection
Silent Conversations: What is Harper Lee saying about social justice in Maycomb and our culture?

3. VOCABULARY SPOTLIGHT Sample Sentences
Atticus refuted the charges against Tom by demonstrating that he could not have beaten Mayella.
Due to their deeply ingrained racial prejudice, the jury repudiated Atticus’ argument, finding Tom guilty of rape.
Even so, Atticus hoped to vindicate Tom by appealing to a higher court.
Racism, with its potent poison, is a virulent disease that destroys relationships and weakens communities.
Refute
Repudiate
Vindicate
Virulent

4. Warm-Up: Social Justice Puzzles 5 minutes
Each team will receive a puzzle.
DO NOT open the box until you are told to do so.
When instructed to begin, your group will assemble your puzzle.
If you are missing pieces, you may go around the room to request help from neighbors.
If you have extra pieces, you may choose to share them.
Your team will have two (2) minutes to complete your puzzle.
The team who finishes first will receive a candy surprise.

5. Silent Reflection 15 MINUTES
Reflect on how you felt while doing this activity.
Post your thoughts on our Padlet Wall.
If this is moving too slowly, write your thoughts on a post-it and place it on the poster on the wall.

6. Silent Conversations 15 MINUTES
What message is Harper Lee sending us about social justice in Maycomb County and in our culture?
Read the quote in front of you.
Consider what you think Harper Lee is revealing about social justice.
What does she want the reader to understand?
How does this relate to events in Maycomb?
How does it relate to our culture?
Each time you move, thoughtfully respond to what others have written.
Now, return to your original spot and read the entire conversation that you started.
Is it different or similar to the other conversations on your poster? How?

7. Clean-up & Announcements 5 minutes
Clean-up your work area:
Dispose of garbage
Pack-up your belongings
Homework:
Finish reading TKAM, answering reading guide questions, and completing character log. This is all due on Monday along with your trifold for Unit 2 words 16-30!