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Program Flyer: Of Monroeville and Mockingbirds, Part 2: Themes of Social Justice
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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 second 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 | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| 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 | |
| Program Description | Harper Lee’s classic novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” seems just as relevant to a discussion of social justice today as it did when first published in 1960. Issues of race, gender, discrimination, tolerance, acceptance, poverty and community permeate the fabric of the novel and the fabric of students’ everyday lives. If they had a chance to discuss these themes, what would your students want to say? What themes and issues raised in the novel resonate most with them? How are those themes and issues illustrated? How do they see those themes and issues being played out in their lives today? Have your students explore the themes of social justice in Harper Lee’s classic novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” as they interact in a student-to-student discussion facilitated by educators who have taught the novel and the director of a new production of the play. Have your students read the book this year? Will you be reading it later? Are you interested in students expressing their interpretation of the novel and how it speaks to them? If so, then we hope you can join us for this program. 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. Student-to-Student Discussion—The thematic discussion of the novel and its application to life today will be lead by a combination of students and educators. Participating schools will receive, as part of the program’s preparatory materials, the list of thematic ideas to be discussed, the order in which they will be discussed, and leading or focus questions for each of those ideas that will be used to guide the discussion. Worksheets will also be included in the preparatory materials for students to use as they prepare their ideas for the discussion. The worksheet will provide space for student notes referencing specific events, quotes, characters, etc. of the novel and space for students to express their ideas in writing so they have that with them during the discussion. Space will also be included for students to jot down additional thoughts, revisions, etc. as they participate in the discussion. 3. Action Segment—Students will share ideas on how actions they feel have been taken to address the thematic issues of the novel since its publication and actions they feel still need to be taken today. These ideas may be developed by students as they prepare for the program and also may emerge for them as the student-to-student discussion proceeds. 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 “theme” in a novel and offer their ideas on how the author’s use of different themes influences their reaction as a reader.. 2. The participant will engage in a discussion about “theme” with educators, fellow students, and theatrical professionals. 3. The participant will explore how the themes of the novel resonate in their life today and develop a point of view toward how those themes might need to be addressed today. |
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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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