To Kill a Mockingbird
PRE-READING
Sources of information that provide background information on the author, time period the book was released in, or publication of the book itself.
Background Information on Author
Harper Lee's Timeline by Kayliza Narcisse and Sydney Vargas, Period 1
The Life of Harper Lee by Skye Zwahlen and Kandira Bailey, Period 1
A timeline on Harper Lee's life and accomplishments.
This timeline describes how she pursued her career as a writer, her accomplishments, and how she lived her life.
The life of Harper Lee represented in a timeline that illustrates the cause of events and struggles in her life.
Harper Lee Biography by Amanda Lorenzo and Gloria Lopez, Period 1
Biography on the life of Harper Lee.
Multiple quizzes about Harper Lee's life based off of the previous biography and timeline.
Harper Lee Timeline: To Kill a Mockingbird by Saraliz Melendez and Marcela Leon, Period 1
Multiple quizzes about Harper Lee's life based off of the previous biography and timeline.
Helpful Literary Context
Expectations for To Kill a Mockingbird: An Informative Graphic by Jaime Velasquez, Period 3
A graphic preparing the reader for what they may face while reading To Kill a Mockingbird.
Go Set a Watchman Collage by Katarina Londono, Period 6
A collage of newspaper headlines, photos, and information regarding Harper Lee's controversial second novel.
1930s to 1960s Lifestyle
Fashion in the 1930's by Gianna Prado, Period 3
A photo gallery describing 1930's fashion.
Photo Gallery: Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's by Jonathan Rodriguez, Felipe Navarrete, Susan Portillo, Jiddu Vega, Maria Camila Moreira, Period 1
A PowerPoint that has pictures with information that describes what is going on during the civil rights movement.
Southern Racial Stigma in the 30's by Nelson Martinez and Alana Maklouf, Period 1
A brief article explaining how people in the 30's might have reacted to To Kill a Mockingbird to better understand the book from their point of view.
The Civil Rights 1960's by Sol Leonardi, Period 5
An Infographic explaining the civil rights movement of the 1960's.
