Introduction
Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird?
Welcome to our To Kill A Mockingbird webquest! The main purpose of this webquest is to help you understand more about the author (Harper Lee) and the setting of this book before starting to read in order to achieve greater understanding. The information in this webquest will provide you with essential information about the social climate in the South during the 1930s, American history leading up to the social climate in the South, and Harper Lee's background and motivation for writing To Kill A Mockingbird.
Additionally, this WebQuest is designed to inform you of the Scottsboro Trials, the Jim Crow period, The Great Depression, and people who stood up for civil rights. All of these items will have some connection to important themes and experiences in To Kill A Mockingbird.
So, why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird? Join our journey, become a teacher and a student, and let's find out.