Welcome Heritage School

We have a school from Escondido California joining us as of Chapters 20 onwards. I want to welcome you to the discussion board.

Isn't anyone going to comment on the two questions I have posed on this main board? Maybe you have plenty to do in your groups......

Changing behaviors?

Here is another question to contribute to on the main page here.

Calpurnia has been with the Finch family since the children were very young. When going to Cal's church, Scout and Jem learn that there is another side to her. How and why does Cal act differently when she is around the Finch family in Maycomb and another way when she is with her own family on the other side of town?

Do you think that people change their behavior according to whom they are with? If so, why might they change their behavior?

First impressions.....

Our friends from Lancaster PA have introduced themselves and let us know that even though they are from Lancaster they are not Amish. I must say when I hear mention of Lancaster, I immediately wonder if the people are Amish! First impressions.....

Here is a question that deals with how people think of others. It is central to the novel. In addition to your group questions, how about contributing your thoughts on this question

Prejudice, meaning pre-judge, is based on real or imagined differences between groups. It also "attaches values to those differences" (Facing History 16) in order to benefit one particular group. In what way or ways do the characters living in Maycomb show prejudice toward the following characters:
Boo Radley
Tom Robinson
The Ewell

New bloggers joining in from Lancaster PA

We have some new members of our blogging. They are 8th Grade students at the Lancaster Country Day School in Lancaster, PA. Welcome aboard and join in. In fact, tell us a bit about yourselves by commenting on this posting. Then join in on one of the group discussions.

Remember, the best way to post your comments is to click on the button that says Name/URL and identify yourself for example as Nancy A/Marblehead. No need to put in a URL. Leave that blank.

And, check out what others are writing so you can comment on their ideas too.

Why blog? a word from Mrs. Anthony/Marblehead

I hope that many of you will take the time to read some of the comments of those who are also blogging with us. Afterall, that is what a blog does! It allows a group of people to share ideas and comment on what others say.

I have enjoyed reading the introductions by teachers/graduate students at California University. Students in Jamaica, New York have brought that part of NYC alive for me. (Before, Queens was just a place outside Manhattan. Thank you, Jamaica!) If you read what Marbleheaders have written, you will see that our community is quite different, isn't it? We have over 125 bloggers in Marblehead so they have been introducing themselves all over the blog! Colorado will be joining in soon, too.

We have this very diverse group who will be sharing thoughts about To Kill a Mockingbird. Blogs are set up for people to share their ideas and thoughts and for others to comment on them. So, take the time to read what others say and respond not only to the questions asked by the graduate students but also include your response to what others have commented. In other words, take the time to read what other middle schoolers have to say about the novel.

Welcome Mockingbird Bloggers!

Students from across the country read and discuss one of the most powerful and important American novels. This blog is an opportunity for us to share our insights and ideas.

Welcome to students from Mrs. Karns's Grade 8 English classes in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Also, joining us will by Ms. Gutirrez's grade 7 students who attend the Colorado Springs School in, that's right, Colorado Springs, Colorado. And a big welcome to the eighth grade students J.H.S. 217 R. A. Vanwyck Junior High School in Jamaica New York.

Graduate students in Professor Christine Peterson's college class at California University of Pennsylvania will be leading the discussions.

Before you visit your assigned blog, post some information about yourselves and read what your fellow bloggers have to say about themselves.

California University of Pennsylvania Welcome!

Thanks for helping us with our blogging. We look forward to getting to know you. Tell us about yourselves.