Harper Lee
Lesson plans for To Kill a Mockingbird

Film Study Guide for To Kill A Mockingbird: Seeing the Film through the Lens of Media Literacy
A rich resource for helping students see the importance of camera angles, lighting, sound effects and more in telling this story in film as opposed to text.

The History of Jim Crow
The resources at this site explore segregation in America from 1870s to 1950s. Check out both the American Literature and Teacher Resources at the bottom of the opening page.

I Would Say To Kill A Mockingbird Captured The Most Interesting Part Of Our Lives
Interview parody from The Onion.

Literature Review
To Kill a Mockingbird meets a popular TV game show.

Mapping the Mockingbird
Students create maps of Maycomb based upon careful reading.

Maycomb News Today
Students write newspaper articles about people or events in To Kill a Mockingbird.

Mr. Lettiere's To Kill a Mockingbird Page
Quizzes, paper and project ideas, and a wealth of related links.

Movie Speech from To Kill a Mockingbird
Atticus Finch delivers his closing argument at the trial of Tom Robinson. This clip is about 7 minutes long.

The Power of Words
Ten lessons exploring the impact of language in a multicultural society. Includes a lesson on ethnic stereotypes and ethnic identity.

Readers Guide: To Kill a Mockingbird
Summary, nine discussion questions, and a brief author biography.

Scottsboro: An American Tragedy
The lesson plans accompanying this PBS special emphasize reading and writing skills. The Scottsboro trials formed the basis of Tom Robinson's trial in the novel.

The Scottsboro Trials
The Scottsboro case provided the model for Tom Robinson in the novel. This site includes an overview, legal documents, transcripts of testimony, pictures, even an editorial cartoon and postcard from the time.

Studying To Kill a Mockingbird
This comprehensive guide includes background information; chapter-by-chapter questions; character analysis; discussion of theme, technique, viewpoint, and structure; possible exam questions, and a thoughtful discussion of racism and language in the novel.

Symbolism and Aphorisms
Using text-free bookmarks to better understand symbolism.

Tea with Miss Alexandra
Students assume the identity of a character from the novel, bring a Southern-style dish, and have dinner as a prelude to writing a character analysis. Click on the title.

To Kill a Mockingbird
Historical background, author biography, related works, discussion questions, related resources, and a thorough teacher's guide. These materials were prepared as part of the NEA Big Read.

To Kill a Mockingbird
Objectives, suggestions for a multigenre Web project, rubric, and more.

To Kill A Mockingbird
Introduction, introductory activity, daily outline, vocabulary words, chapter-by-chapter study guide questions. These materials were prepared by a classroom teacher.

To Kill a Mockingbird
This SCORE guide is designed for grades 9 and 10, to be used concurrently with reading the novel. Nice emphasis on looking at things from more than one point of view.

To Kill a Mockingbird
Background, summary, 20 discussion questions, and 10 topics for research and writing.

To Kill a Mockingbird
Study questions grouped by chapter.

To Kill a Mockingbird
This 14-page document addresses 70 vocabulary words drawn from the novel. Adobe Reader or compatible application required for access.

To Kill a Mockingbird
A list of post-reading activities, organized by level of difficulty.

To Kill a Mockingbird Anticipation Guide
Students respond to 10 statements before and after reading the novel. Access requires MS-Word or compatible application.

To Kill a Mockingbird Background
In this WebQuest students investigate "Jim Crow" laws from a variety of perspectives. Assessment included.

To Kill a Mockingbird: an Historical Perspective
Using online primary sources, students study the experience of African-Americans in the South during the Depression. This lesson uses materials from the American Memory collection of the Library of Congress and is designed for grade 10.

To Kill a Mockingbird screenplay by Horton Foote
This teaching guide to accompany the screenplay is designed for grades 9 and 10. It includes a summary, theme openers, crosscurricular activities, research assignments, and suggestions for related reading.

To Kill a Mockingbird: Student Survival Guide
Chapter-by-chapter synopses and vocabulary words, allusions, and idioms.

To Kill a Mockingbird: Then and Now
Established in honor of the 35th anniversary of the film starring Gregory Peck. Be sure to click on the Instructional Activities link. A Thinkquest activity.

Trial, Point of View
Students write accounts of Tom Robinson's trial from different points of view. The site includes a student model.

Urban Legends Writing
Using old photos and skill with characterization, students create an urban legend not unlike that of Boo Radley. Click on the title for details.

Vocabulary from To Kill a Mockingbird
99 words from the novel, presented in the order in which they appear.