Introduction
This webquest provides students the resources to explore the background of the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. Students will encounter information about the author, historical events, the culture of the 1930's in America, relevant issues of the time period, others' perspectives of the novel, and the role of the novel in America. Through their exploration they will
- Have a greater understanding of the challenges the character face
- Deepen their understanding of the events
- Identify with the issues of the time period
- Relate to the themes of the literature
Process
Task 1: The Great Depression
The Great Depression PPT
Task 2: The 1930's
1930 Facts
Task 3: "The Strange Fruit"
Billie Holiday
Task 4: Harper Lee
Harper Lee Bio
Reflections
Task 5: Which character are you?
Task 6: Banned Book Awareness
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/to-kill-a-mockingbird-remains-among-top-banned-classical-novels/
Task 7: This I Believe
Task 8: Jim Crow Laws
Below is a copy of the Voters' Literacy Test that was given to determine if a voter could cast a ballot. Read through it, try to answer some of the questions and then record a response to the question on you worksheet.
http://static.oprah.com/images/o2/201412/LA-literacy-test.pdf