Summary
Take a journey back to a troubled period in American history: the Jim Crow South. In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby explore the themes and characters of Harper Lee's beloved novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. See how Scout and Jem's coming of age story typifies the Southern gothic genre. Discover the meaning behind the mockingbird metaphor, and how it's represented by characters like Boo Radley and Tom Robinson. And learn how the heroic actions of Atticus Finch turned a spotlight on real issues like racism and segregation. Spread the word!
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Ages 7+
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching To Kill a Mockingbird:
- What is one new thing you learned about to kill a mockingbird?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining to kill a mockingbird.
- Draw or give one example of your own.