By Harper Lee

“To Kill a Mockingbird”

Presented by Jenna Bell and Stephanie Robinson

This presentation includes videos of Roger and Gerald as they discuss The First

Amendment, Factors for Book-Banning, and “To Kill a Mockingbird”

The First AmendmentWatch the first video below!

Factors for Book-BanningWatch the second video below!

A summary of:“To Kill a Mockingbird”

To Kill a Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee and first published in 1960, is considered one of the all time classics

of literature. The story takes place in the 1930's during the Great Depression

in Maycomb, Alabama. This small southern town is very heavily

segregated and there is quite a bit of racial prejudice.

The narrator of the story is Scout (Jean Louise) Finch; a spirited 6-year-old

tomboy who spends her time idolizing her older brother Jem (Jeremy) Finch.

Their father, Atticus Finch, is the town's lawyer and has just been

appointed to defend a black man (Tom Robinson) who has been falsely

accused of rape. Because of Atticus' position in the case, Scout and Jem

face many unsolicited repercussions.

The story takes us through three years in the town of Maycomb, and

the antics and happenings that occur there. From the children's fascination

with the infamous Boo Radley, to being attacked in the dead of night,

this coming-of-age story gives a perspective of what it was like to

grow up in the south during a very tumultuous time.

Themes::

o Racismo Courageo Femininityo Superstitiono Education

“To Kill a Mockingbird” is a thoroughly enjoyable book, no matter how many

times it has been read. This story speaks to all ages and races and still

has a place in society today as an enlightening novel. Although “To Kill a

Mockingbird” has been challenged since its release, it should, and will, be

incorporated into reading lists for people to enjoy for years to come.

“To Kill a Mockingbird”Watch the third video below!

Works Cited

Lee, Harper. To Kill a Mockingbird. Dramatic Pub., 1970. Print.

"ALA." American Library Association. N.p., 04 Mar 2009. Web. 7 Apr 2010. <www.ala.org>.

Castleman, Tamara. Cliffs Notes: To Kill a Mockingbird. 10th . Foster City, CA: IDG Books Worldwide, Inc., 2000. Print.