1. Today you’ll need your novel, journal, SpringBoard and a writing utensil. Entry Task 4/2- turn in poster and question responses. Quickwrite : Part of coming of age is accepting that the world is imperfect and does not always make sense. In Chapter 23, Jem says to Scout, “If there’s just one kind of folks, why can’t they get along with each other? If they’re alike, why do they go out of their way to despise each other? Scout, I think I’m beginning to understand something. I think I’m beginning to understand why Boo Radley’s stayed shut up in the house all this time… it’s because he wants to stay inside.” How does Jem’s statement show his understanding of the world? How does this statement give you a different viewpoint of Boo Radley?

2. Now turn to page 247 of SB  As a group, fill in the graphic organizer about Scout’s view of Boo Radley.  Compare her viewpoint of Boo Radley and how it changed to Jem’s understanding of Boo Radley. What does their understanding show about their development?

3. Passage analysis practice  Using the passage in Chapter 31 that begins with “I led him to the front porch” and ends with “Just standing on the Radley porch was enough,” conduct a close reading of the literary elements and your interpretation.  Once everyone has finished, discuss how the literary elements within the passage provide insight into a possible theme of the novel.

4. Group Brainstorm 1) Brainstorm a list of significant events/situations that you think have a strong connection to a theme about coming of age. 2) Find the specific passages for those events. 3) For each passage, identify the significant literary elements you could analyze: conflict, character, setting, symbolism, figurative language, point of view, motif, irony, subplot, voice, diction, foreshadowing, etc.

5. HW:  Using your group brainstorm, and your notes from previous days, choose the most significant passage (in your opinion) that leads the reader to a greater understanding of a theme in the entire novel. The passage must be no more than 2 pages long.  Reread the passage, and take notes on 2-3 significant literary elements within the passage.