To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 16 and 17 Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts

Enhance your study of Chapters 16 and 17 of To Kill a Mockingbird with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Created for teaching language through literature, these prompts are perfect for homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities.

With a variety of prompts, these will ignite your students’ imagination and deepen their understanding of the themes and characters in the novel. From the buildup to the trial to the dramatic testimonies in the courtroom, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.

This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Chapters 16 and 17. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird.

The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts for Chapters 16 and 17
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.

Some examples of the prompts are:
➤ Write a diary entry from Atticus’s perspective, describing and reflecting on the events of Chapters 16 and 17. Explore Atticus’s thoughts about the trial, his strategy in defending Tom Robinson, and his observations about the town’s reaction.
➤ Using dialogue, write a conversation between Atticus and Aunt Alexandra, exploring their differing opinions on the trial, family reputation, and Atticus’s role as a father. Aim to capture the tension and emotions underlying their conversation.