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"It was times like these when I thought my father, who hated guns and had never been to any wars, was the bravest man who ever lived."    ~Chapter 11

To Kill A Mockingbird
by Harper Lee

      Novel Anticipation Guide  

An Anticipation Guide is.....
a set of questions regarding the assigned novel. These questions will help introduce you to the conflicts and topics you may confront in your reading. They are also designed to encourage you to think about these issues and to build expectancy for the novel.

In order for me to respond to your answers, please fill in the following information. Let me know if you need help:

Please fill in your first initial, last name and class period -    and E-Mail Address (required field)  (for example - 'your school user name'@stu.ashland.k12.ky.us) 

Now that you have given your name, take a few minutes and complete the following Anticipation Guide. It simply consists of a few simple yes/no questions and a few opinion questions. Since you probably haven't read the novel yet there are no right or wrong answers. So please don't stress.

Press the "Yes" button if you agree with the statement. Press the "No" button if you disagree with the statement.  If you change your mind, press the reset button at the bottom of the page and simply begin again.

1. Have you ever stood up for something that wasn't popular with everyone else?
Yes No

2. Do you find it difficult to stand up for what you believe if no else agrees?
Yes No

3. Have you ever embarked upon a plan or game that was sure to fail? 
Yes No      If so, why did you choose to go ahead with it?

4. Have you ever experienced prejudice?
Yes No   If so, under what circumstances? 

5. Do you know what the Great Depression was?
Yes No

6. Do you believe it's natural to have a fear of the unknown?
Yes No

7. Has anyone ever made assumptions about you based on knowledge of your family or friends?  
Yes No

8. Do you think  human character is essentially good or evil?
Good Evil

9. Are there certain people/groups that are 'better than' others? 
Yes No  If so, who and why?

10. What is the most important thing you learned before you were 10 years old?
 

11. When you were a child what was your idea of a best friend, and has that changed?

12. Are there differences in small town values and big city values? 
Yes No  If so, give some examples. 

These 3 questions are to learn a little about your reading experience.  Please share in the space provided.

13. Do you know what symbolism in literature is?  Explain and give an example.

 


14. Do you prefer reading from the first person point of view? 

 


15. What was the last book you read for pleasure?  When did you read it?

 

Thank you for participating.  Once we read the novel visit again and let's see if you have changed your mind on any of these issues.

   

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