To Kill a Mockingbird Chs. 29-31 Quiz & Close Reading Bundle

Save time and maintain rigor with these printable resources supporting reading comprehension and analysis of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (chapters 29-31). General comprehension quizzes are included, as are rigorous close reading and vocabulary reinforcement activities. These materials may be used to facilitate differentiated instruction in the classroom. Answer keys are provided.

This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions. Through these discussions, students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development, demonstrating an ability to analyze how complex characters transform and advance the plot and themes by applying logic and citing compelling, meaningful textual evidence. They will also evaluate their peers’ reasoning and use of rhetoric to advance claims, clarifying or challenging unclear ideas. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly, concisely, and appropriately, thereby helping their peers comprehend their thinking.

Copyright restrictions prohibit the inclusion of the complete literary works, so the purchaser is responsible for providing students with access to the novel.

By engaging in these exercises, students will:

• Apply knowledge of various literary devices to passages in the text (idiom, metaphor, personification, assonance)
• Discern a character’s intent
• Analyze Boo Radley’s physical characteristics to articulate the author’s intent
• Analyze the author’s craft
• Discern the meaning of complex vocabulary and phrases in context, taking into consideration both denotative definitions and connotative associations
• Discern the tone of a character’s remarks
• Use context to determine the symbolism of a tree in context
• Analyze an excerpt to discern its significance
• Cite evidence to support the claim that Scout’s world perspective has matured
• Make a logical inference about why Alexandra would be proud of Scout
• Write with clarity and precision