To Kill a Mockingbird Anticipation Guide RWWS | Mr. Smith
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[ Part One ] Read each statement, then indicate how strongly you agree or disagree (1 = strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = agree, 4 = strongly agree). After you have ranked each statement, write 2-3 sentences explaining your choice.
1. All men are created equal.
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2. Everyone has prejudices about things and people.
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3. Under our justice system, all citizens are treated fairly.
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4. When the law does not succeed in punishing criminals, citizens should do so.
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5. It's okay to be different.
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6. Nobody is all bad or all good.
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7. Some words are so offensive that they should never be stated or written.
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8. The adage, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me," is true.
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9. A hero is born, not made.
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10. Speaking standard grammar proves that a person is smart.
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11. Education is the great equalizer.
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12. Education occurs only inside a classroom.
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13. The advantages of living in a small town are greater than life in a big city.
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[ Part Two ] Part Two: Choose one statement from the Anticipation Guide that you feel most strongly about and/or have a personal connection to, then write a paragraph explaining your feelings or personal connection in detail. Post your paragraph on Collaborize Classroom.
[ Part Three ] Write two meaningful, detailed replies (3-5 sentences each) to two classmates' Collaborize posts.