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Program Flyer: Of Monroeville and Mockingbirds, Part 1: Setting and Character
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| Content Provider |
HEC-TV  2007-08 Honorable Mention |
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| Contact Information |
Helen Headrick utilization@hectv.org 3655 Olive St St Louis, MO 63108 United States Phone: (314) 432-3476 |
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| Program Type |
Program Series This is the first of a three part series of programs dealing with the classic novel "To Kill A Mockingbird." Information about the other two programs is also available on CILC. Schools may sign up for one program or any combination thereof. Enrolling for any one program will also earn you a DVD copy of all three programs. |
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| Program Rating |
 based on 2 evaluation(s). |
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| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, Public Library: Library Patrons | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity we suggest one class or two classes combined. | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | None | |
| Primary Disciplines | Language Arts/English | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Character Education, Fine Arts, Performing Arts | |
| Program Description | What was it like to grow up in Monroeville, Alabama with Harper Lee? How did the town influence the setting and characters for her famous novel? Bring the setting and characters of Harper Lee’s classic novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” to life as you learn from individuals who grew up with the author and still live in Monroeville today and also interact with the director and actors involved in a new theatrical production of the novel. Take a virtual tour of Ms. Lee’s hometown of Monroeville, Alabama. Learn of the town’s history and culture. Find out about her family and the individuals of the town whose experiences are reflected in the novel. Have your students read the book this year? Will you be reading it later? Are you interested in them learning more about the town that greatly influenced the writing of this modern classic? If so, then we hope you can join us for one of our two programs. Cost for the program is FREE. | |
| Program Format |
The videoconference program will consist of the following segments. 1. Welcome and Introduction—Student groups and experts will be introduced and welcomed to the program. 2. The Setting for the Novel—Students will take a virtual tour of Harper Lee’s hometown in Monroeville, Alabama and compare it to their understanding of the fictional town of Maycomb in the novel. Students will learn from individuals who live in the town today and others who grew up with the author. Images of the town from the 1930’s will be included as well as video of the town and courthouse today. 3. The Characters of the Novel—Students will learn about Harper Lee as a young girl in Monroeville and find out about her family and other individuals she interacted with as she grew up in the town. How did those individuals come to life in the novel? What are the similarities and differences between them? How do you go about bringing those characters to life as you perform a play? We’ll explore these questions and more as students interact with the director and actors of a new theatrical production of the novel and also learn from individuals who grew up with the author. 4. Closing Segment--Including summary of topics discussed and final questions from students. |
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| Objectives |
1. The participant will explore the concept of “setting” in a novel and offer their ideas on how the author’s use of setting influences their reaction as a reader. 2. The participant will explore the development of “character” in a novel and offer their ideas on how the author’s use of character influences their reaction as a reader. 3. The participant will engage in a discussion about setting and character with theatrical professionals and explore what it takes to translate those concepts from the page to the stage. |
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| National Standards to which this program aligns |
Featured National Standards: English/Language Arts Standards Developed by International Reading Association and National Council of Teachers of English 2. Students read a wide range of literature from many periods in many genres to build an understanding of the many dimensions (e.g., philosophical, ethical, and aesthetic) of human experience. 3. Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, and graphics). 8. Students use a variety of technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases, computer networks, and video) to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge. 11. Students participate as knowledgeable, reflective, creative, and critical members of a variety of literacy communities. 12. Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information). |
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| State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns |
Schools from across the country are invited to join in the program. Missouri state standards are provided for Missouri schools since partial funding for this program comes from various Missouri organizations. Communication Arts Grade Level Expectations 1H: Apply post-reading skills to comprehend and interpret text: question to clarify reflect analyze draw conclusions summarize paraphrase 1I Compare, contrast, analyze and evaluate connections between: information and relationships in various fiction and non-fiction works text ideas and own experiences text ideas and the world by analyzing the relationship between literature and its historical period and culture 2C Use details from text to analyze character, plot, setting, point of view and development of theme |
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| Program Length | 60 minutes | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees |
Interactive Cost: $0.00 View Only Cost: $0.00 |
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| Program Fee Notes | There is NO CHARGE for the program. | |
| Cancellation Policy | Since there may be a waiting list for the program, please let us know of any cancellation as soon as you know. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over |
IP Internet 2 |
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| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | Once you have enrolled in the program, we will need to receive your IP address and also have you place a test call with our bridge organization MOREnet. We will contact you with details once we receive your enrollment information. |
This program has no available dates/times and cannot be requested.
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