Imaginative Writing

Writing effective short stories is easier when you devote some time to describing a particular place or event. You can also make your stories interesting by exploring the emotions of your character.

1. write a paragraph which describes a ‘horrible’ location.

2. write a paragraph which involves a character entering that location. Describe the emotions they feel.

Injustice in Mockingbird

Mr Raymond explains to Dill and Scout “Cry about the simple hell people give other people – without even thinking. Cry about the hell white people give coloured folks, without even stopping to think that they’re people, too” (p.222).

Explain the significance of this quote in relation to Tom Robinson’s experience of the justice system. In your response pay particular attention to the events in the court room.

Mockingbird and Language

Choose one of the key events in the novel. Explain why you belive this event is important in terms of the overall narrative structure and evaluate the effectiveness of the language.

Mockingbird and Plot

How effectively does plot structure convey textual themes in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird?

An Open Perspective an Antidote for Prejudice?

In the novel To Kill a Mocking Bird, Atticus explains to Scout, “You can never really understand a person until you consider all things from his point of view – until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” (p.29)

Explain, with direct reference to the text, what is ment by this statement.

Elitism in To Kill a Mockingbird

Identify characters and events in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird that highlight the negative consequences of elitist behaviour. In your response you should explain what elitism is and provide specific references to how it is demonstrated in the text.

To view answers check the student blogs linked to this site.

Blog to Learn

It has been said that the pen is mightier than the sword. If we accept this we could suggest that developing mastery over language allows a student to gain more power within their world. This I do believe to be true!

Why, because communication is at the cornerstone of all interpersonal relationships. It therefore holds true that the more effectively we communicate the more positive and functional our relationships will be.

These blogs serve as a step on our road to more effective communication. To learn more about the usefulness of blogs you may like to check out my post at www.isthismystory.com