Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird
Lesson plans and teaching resources

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.

Snow Falling on Cedars
Students compare the film Snow Falling on Cedars with To Kill a Mockingbird. The handouts at this site require MS-Word or compatible application for access.

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
Complete text of the novel in PDF format. Requires Adobe Reader for access.

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
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
This digital booktalk, a short video, can serve as a prereading activity.