To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee --Novel Anticipation Guide

"It was times like these when I thought my father, who hated guns and had never been to any wars, was the bravest man who ever lived."~Chapter 11

An Anticipation Guide is.....a set of questions regarding the assigned novel. These questions will help introduce you to the conflicts and topics you may confront in your reading. They are also designed to encourage you to think about these issues and to build expectancy for the novel.

Name: ______Pd:______

Now that you have given your name, take a few minutes and complete the following Anticipation Guide. It simply consists of a few simple yes/no questions and a few opinion questions. Since you probably haven't read the novel yet there are no right or wrong answers. So please don't stress. Write "Yes" or “No” and then if applicable elaborate.

1.Have you ever stood up for something that wasn't popular with everyone else?
2. Do you find it difficult to stand up for what you believe if no else agrees?

3. Have you ever embarked upon a plan or game that was sure to fail? If so, why did you choose to go ahead with it?

4. Have you ever experienced prejudice? If so, under what circumstances?

5.Do you know what the Great Depression was?

6. Do you believe it's natural to have a fear of the unknown?

7. Has anyone ever made assumptions about you based on knowledge of your family or friends?

8. Do you think human character is essentially good or evil?

9. Are there certain people/groups that are 'better than' others? If so, who and why?

10. What is the most important thing you learned before you were 10 years old?

11. When you were a child what was your idea of a best friend, and has that changed?

12. Are there differences in small town values and big city values? If so, give some examples.

These 3 questions are to learn a little about your reading experience. Please share in the space provided.

13. Do you know what symbolism in literature is? Explain and give an example.

14. Do you prefer reading from the first person point of view?

15. What was the last book you read for pleasure? When did you read it