TEAM+JEM--+TKAM

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PLEASE READ-- Some of you need some some guidance in terms of how to repond to reading with a personal touch. Use the following starters to help you accomplish this goal.
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TKAM Blog Post #1-- Due May 1st
Chapter 1
 *  What do you learn in this chapter about Maycomb, Atticus Finch and his family?
 *  What do you learn about Dill's character?
 *  What, briefly, has happened to Arthur “Boo” Radley?
 *  Why does the Radley place fascinate Scout, Jem and Dill?
 *  What do you notice about the narrative voice and viewpoint in the novel?

Chapter 2

 *  Why is Scout so looking forward to starting school? What does this suggest about her character?
 *  Why does Jem not want anything to do with Scout at school? What does this suggest about his character?
 *  What do you think of Miss Caroline Fisher as a teacher? Can you find qualities which would make her good or not so good at her job?

Chapter 3

 *  Who is Calpurnia? What is her place in the Finch household?
 *  What is Walter Cunningham like? What does his behavior during lunch suggest about his character?
 *  What do you think of the way Atticus treats Walter?
 *  Does Scout learn anything from Walter's visit? What do you think this is?
 *  Atticus says that you never really understand a person “until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” What does this mean? Is it an easy thing for Scout to learn?
 * What do you learn in this chapter about the Ewells?